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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.

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.

The Ceneri Base Tunnel Opens – The NRLA Is Complete

The Ceneri Base Tunnel has formally opened, completing the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA). Regular services will begin in December…

SBB Receives Authorisation for Ceneri Base Tunnel Trial Operations

SBB has received the authorisation for test operations in the Ceneri Base Tunnel. SBB will run passenger and freight services from September…

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.

First Battery Electric Shunter in Operation for Rhaetian Railway

The first Stadler Geaf 2/2 battery electric shunting locomotive has entered service for Rhaetian Railway at Chur station.

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.

BAV: Operating Licence for Ceneri Base Tunnel Will Be Issued on Time

The Swiss Federal Office of Transport has confirmed that it will be able to issue the operating licence for the Ceneri Base Tunnel on time.

BLS Cargo Acquires 25 Siemens Vectron Locomotives

BLS Cargo has announced it is buying 25 Siemens Vectron multi-system locomotives to operate in Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy.

BLS Halts Roll-Out of New Planning Software

Stadler Wins Tram Tender for Swiss Capital

Stadler will deliver new trams to Bern: in a first order with Bernmobil Stadler will supply 27 TRAMLINK trams, with delivery starting in 202…

Alstom Delivers First Five Léman Express Trains

Alstom has delivered the first five Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express trains to SNCF. They are due to enter service on 15 December 2019.

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.

Industry Insider Week 27 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories

The Railway-News Industry Insider week 27: Vivarail wins Environment Award, Switzerland invests 1 billion in its rail infrastructure and mor…

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.

Industry Insider Week 26 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories

The Railway-News Industry Insider week 26: A look at UNIFE's most recent Vision Paper, Bombardier NINA trains undergo modernisation and more

BLS Modernises Its Fleet of Bombardier NINA Trains

Swiss operator BLS has completed the modernisation of its entire fleet of 36 Bombardier RABe 525 NINA electric multiple units.

Alstom to Equip Harsco Rail Vehicles for SBB with ETCS

Alstom will equip eleven Harsco Rail Europe maintenance vehicles for SBB (Swtizerland) with its ATLAS 200 Baseline 3 ETCS solution.

Stadler Traverso Enters Regular Passenger Service

Stadler's FLIRT Traverso has entered regular passenger service in Switzerland following extensive testing, 3 years after SOB placed the orde…

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.

Stadler to Deliver Ten Further Locomotives to ELP

After a framework agreement for 100 locomotives announced earlier in May, Stadler is now to supply ten further electric locomotives to ELP.

SBB Cargo Launches Autocouplers

SBB Cargo installs autocouplers to make coupling freight wagons and locomotives more efficient in shunting yards and last-mile operations.

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.

Industry Insider Week 16 – 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories

The Railway-News Industry Insider week 16: Stadler presents its new Capricorn train and wins locomotive contract in Finland.