Latest SBB News
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SBB and Stadler Sign Contract for Largest Order in Swiss Rail History
SBB, Thurbo, RegionAlps and Stadler have finally signed their framework agreement for up to 510 single-decker FLIRT multiple units.
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Swiss Court Upholds SBB Contract with Stadler
The Swiss Federal Administrative Court has dismissed Alstom's appeal against the award of an SBB Thurbo and RegionAlps contract to Stadler.
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SWISS and SBB Strengthen Partnership with SWISS Air Rail Announcement
Swiss International Air Lines and SBB Swiss Federal Railways are expanding and renaming their intermodal rail/air travel product.
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Switzerland: Construction underway on Ligerz Tunnel
Construction is now underway on the Ligerz tunnel in Switzerland; part of a project to end a bottleneck between La Neuveville and Twann.
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Harsco Rail Delivers 12 Carrier Wagons to SBB
The delivery is part of a fleet of 59 maintenance vehicles that Harsco Rail built for SBB to maintain all routes in Switzerland.
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Two New International Night Train Lines Launched in Europe
Two new Nightjet lines are launching, providing night-time rail travel between Vienna – Munich – Paris and Zurich – Cologne – Amsterdam.
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Double Tracks to Enable Half-Hourly Services between Biel and Basel
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has applied for a building permit to expand the railway line between Grellingen and Duggingen to double tracks.
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Stadler Wins Largest Tender in Swiss Rail History
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 510 new single-decker FLIRT multiple units.
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Swiss News Broadcaster Accuses SBB Trains of Being 'Covid Catapults'
A Swiss news broadcaster has accused the FV-DOSTO trains operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) of being 'covid catapults'.
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Swiss Federal Railways Orders 60 Double-Decker Trains from Stadler
Swiss Federal Railways has ordered 60 IR Dosto (Stadler KISS) double decker electric multiple units from Stadler as a contract option.
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New Night Trains in Europe from 2021
There will be new international night trains in Europe from 2021, as agreed by the bosses of Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, OEBB and SBB.
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Passenger Train in Ceneri Base Tunnel Evacuated
Passengers had to be evacuated from their train in the Ceneri Base Tunnel due to technical problems with the vehicle.
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SBB Powers 1.4 Million Passenger Kilometres with Solar Energy
SBB has installed solar panels to produce traction electricity. They can produce enough electricity for 1.4 million passenger kilometres.
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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.
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SBB ICN Intercity Tilting Trains to Undergo Full Refurbishment
SBB's fleet of ICN Intercity Tilting Trains are to undergo a full refurbishment now that they have reached the middle of their life-cycle.
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Alstom Signs 10-Year ETCS Maintenance Contract with SBB
Alstom and SBB have signed a second ten-year maintenance contract for 25m euros for on-board ETCS equipment installed between 2003 and 2008.
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German-Swiss Agreement to Foster Shift to Rail for Freight
A new German-Swiss agreement to develop interconnected infrastructure projects to encourage a shift to rail and maritime transport.
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SOB and SBB in Co-operation Agreement | Traverso Presentation
SOB and SBB presented their co-operation for two railway lines in Bern. They also presented the Traverso, which will run on the routes.
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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.
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SBB Cargo International CEO Sven Flore on the Rail Freight Industry
Sven Flore, CEO of SBB Cargo International, gives his thoughts on the Ceneri Base Tunnel, the future of freight, ETCS and more.
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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.
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Stadler Giruno High-Speed Train for the Gotthard Receives Operating Licence
Stadler Giruno high-speed train for the Gotthard is given its operating licence by the Swiss Federal Office of Transport. The client is SBB.
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Harsco Rail Provides Overhead Catenary System Vehicles for Swiss Network
The overhead catenary system vehicles are being finalized in close cooperation with the client, SBB. The diesel electric locomotive is calle…
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Bombardier TWINDEXX Swiss Express Trains Given Operating Licence in Switzerland
The Bombardier TWINDEXX Swiss Express double decker trains have been granted their operating licence by the Swiss Federal Transport Office (…