The French government has signalled it would be prepared to co-finance an extension of the Léman Express train.
The French transport minister, Clément Beaune, says there could be money to extend the current line 6 to beyond Bellegarde towards Nantua.
The offer is dependent on funds being made available from the local region.
The number of cross border workers in that region of France is growing and local officials want closer links with Switzerland.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
