https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Switzerland’s train network is up there with the world’s best, but can of course be a little pricey. Here’s how to save money on train travel in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20211014/explained-how-to-find-cheap-train-tickets-in-switzerland Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:39:55 +0200 explained-how-to-find-cheap-train-tickets-in-switzerland Snow and sub-zero temperatures over the weekend caused havoc on some train lines, mainly in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210118/rail-traffic-will-remain-disrupted-in-switzerland-in-the-coming-days Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:53:50 +0100 rail-traffic-will-remain-disrupted-in-switzerland-in-the-coming-days If you feel like getting away over the holidays, Swiss Federal Railways and its European partners offer many international travel options. Here's a run through of what's available. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201218/explained-where-can-you-travel-by-train-from-switzerland-this-christmas Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:56:24 +0100 explained-where-can-you-travel-by-train-from-switzerland-this-christmas From additional seats on several lines to more frequent connections, this is what you can expect on Switzerland’s trains in 2021. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201211/new-timetable-for-swiss-railways-what-changes Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:42:43 +0100 new-timetable-for-swiss-railways-what-changes Despite an earlier announcement that Switzerland and Italy will halt rail services between the two countries, they are set to continue. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201210/cross-border-train-service-between-switzerland-and-italy-will-continue Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:07:11 +0100 cross-border-train-service-between-switzerland-and-italy-will-continue After suspending some services between the two countries in September due to Swiss quarantine requirements on arrivals from Paris, the trains will resume in time for Christmas. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201130/more-train-connections-are-scheduled-between-switzerland-and-france-in-december Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:02:42 +0100 more-train-connections-are-scheduled-between-switzerland-and-france-in-december Some night and long-distance services have been cut as a result of Switzerland's shutdown. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201105/how-do-covid-19-restrictions-impact-public-transportation-in-switzerland Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:17:24 +0100 how-do-covid-19-restrictions-impact-public-transportation-in-switzerland Daily connections between Geneva and the French capital will be reduced starting on Monday, September 28th. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200922/fewer-trains-circulating-between-switzerland-and-paris-from-september-28th Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:00:55 +0200 fewer-trains-circulating-between-switzerland-and-paris-from-september-28th Switzerland’s federal transit authority (SBB) has announced plans to expand its night train connections with Barcelona, Amsterdam and Rome. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200916/switzerland-to-expand-night-train-links-to-rome-barcelona-and-amsterdam Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:37:07 +0200 switzerland-to-expand-night-train-links-to-rome-barcelona-and-amsterdam Switzerland opened its Ceneri tunnel on Friday - completing a mammoth project cutting a new route through the Alps which should transform rail links between northern and southern Europe. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200904/new-swiss-alps-tunnel-set-to-transform-europes-rail-links Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:56:49 +0200 new-swiss-alps-tunnel-set-to-transform-europes-rail-links The Swiss railway network (SBB) is one of the best and most efficient in the world. But it is also expensive, especially if you travel with family. However, there are ways to save on the price of tickets. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200713/the-cheapest-way-to-travel-by-train-in-switzerland Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:49:02 +0200 the-cheapest-way-to-travel-by-train-in-switzerland After a gradual resumption of services on April 27th, nearly all trains are starting operating again on June 8th. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200608/swiss-federal-railways-resume-almost-normal-service Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:29:09 +0200 swiss-federal-railways-resume-almost-normal-service As more and more passengers are expected to use the train service in the coming weeks, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB / CFF / FFS) have developed recommendations that customers should follow to avoid the risk of coronavirus infection. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200511/swiss-federal-railways-issue-guidelines-to-protect-passengers-from-covid-19 Mon, 11 May 2020 12:42:20 +0200 swiss-federal-railways-issue-guidelines-to-protect-passengers-from-covid-19 From loud telephone conversations to bags on seats, a new guide to Swiss train etiquette reveals what annoys the country's commuters the most. The Local spoke recently to the book's author. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200218/swiss-train-etiquette Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:21:09 +0100 swiss-train-etiquette A dozen people were injured in the central Swiss city of Lucerne Monday, when a train sped into the station and slammed into a buffer, police said. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200203/lucerne-12-hurt-as-train-hits-buffer-at-swiss-station Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:18:27 +0100 lucerne-12-hurt-as-train-hits-buffer-at-swiss-station For many locals or tourists, Google Maps is the app we most rely on to get around. But for anyone travelling in Switzerland over the next few days, be warned - you may be taken well off course. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191217/google-fails-to-incorporate-swiss-train-updates-leading-users-well-off-course Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:35:53 +0100 google-fails-to-incorporate-swiss-train-updates-leading-users-well-off-course People in Switzerland ride trains more frequently than residents of other European countries https://www.thelocal.ch/20191216/when-it-comes-to-train-travel-the-swiss-are-on-the-right-track Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:50:29 +0100 when-it-comes-to-train-travel-the-swiss-are-on-the-right-track Opening in mid-December, the Léman Express is set to be Europe’s largest cross-border train network. Here’s how it will reduce journey times and cut traffic in and around Geneva. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191117/how-the-new-lman-express-will-cut-genevas-traffic-woes Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:52:57 +0100 how-the-new-lman-express-will-cut-genevas-traffic-woes Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) are expanding their services to France, Germany and Italy. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191125/more-newer-trains-from-switzerland-to-european-destinations Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:35:55 +0100 more-newer-trains-from-switzerland-to-european-destinations From the end of November 2019, passengers using the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) app will automatically pay the lowest price for their journey - regardless of which ticket they bought. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191114/swiss-train-routes-to-choose-lower-price-automatically-by-end-november Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:38:56 +0100 swiss-train-routes-to-choose-lower-price-automatically-by-end-november