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Switzerland: BLS to Operate Mika Trains in the Lucerne West Region from 2024

Private Swiss rail operator BLS will begin operating MIKA (Stadler FLIRT) trains in the Lucerne West region from December 2024.

BLS Puts First MIKA Trains into Passenger Service

BLS will put its first MIKA - a Stadler FLIRT - into service with all 58 trains ordered entering into passenger service by the end of 2024.

BLS Puts Measures in Place Following 'Unusual Braking Behaviour' of Its MUTZ Trains

BLS and Stadler Roll Out Latest-Generation FLIRT

BLS and Stadler have rolled out the first of the new generation FLIRT trains, named MIKA. The total order is for 58 units.

Lötschberg Base Tunnel Upgrade Enters Next Stage

The partial upgrade of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel has entered the next phase, with public consultations on the plans beginning on 17 August.

BLS to Refurbish Lötschberg Base Tunnel

BLS will begin its refurbishment of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel in September following water and sand ingress earlier this year.

Swiss Rail Operators to Resume Full Service Levels

Passenger services in Switzerland can resume fully in June following an easing of restrictions put in place because of coronavirus.

BLS Cargo Calls Outlook for 2020 'Bleak'

BLS Cargo says its 2019 results have been positive but it has called the outlook for 2020 'bleak' in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

BLS 2019 Annual Results Positive following Entry into Long-Distance Sector

BLS has published its annual results for 2019 and takes a positive view after it successfully entered the long-distance passenger market.

BLS Halts Roll-Out of New Planning Software

Switzerland Invests 1 Billion in Its Railway Infrastructure

Switzerland has passed one billion CHF in funding for railway infrastructure improvements. The funds come under the ZEB programme umbrella.

BLS Will Not Run Long-Distance Services in 2020 Due to SBB Complaint

Following a complaint by SBB, BLS will now not run the two long-distance routes it was awarded in 2018 as it awaits the court's ruling.

BLS to Purchase Latest-Generation Flirt Trains from Stadler

Swiss railway operator BLS is to purchase 52 latest-generation Flirt trains from Stadler. The Flirt will replace three older train models, e…