Two separate problems caused trouble for the trains around the Lake Geneva region yesterday morning.
A power issue stopped trains from running to Geneva Airport – and then a damaged track in Bursinel in canton Vaud meant trains had to move slowly across the section.
A couple of Geneva bound services had to stop in Lausanne and passengers were forced to change.
Swiss Federal Railways say both problems were fixed by midday and trains started to run normally again.
Plan to ease car tax pain
The Geneva Tax Commission has come up with a plan to mitigate the worst effects of the new car tax.
Franc strengthens against euro more
The franc is continuing to strengthen against the euro.
Plenty of jobs - except in Ticino
Job hunters in Switzerland should be able to find employment in the first quarter of next year, unless they’re in Ticino.
ETH Zurich makes drug breakthrough
The Federal Polytechnic, ETH Zurich, says it made a breakthrough on how to direct a drug to the affected part of the body – bypassing areas it’s not needed.
All Geneva traffic lights to be changed
Geneva is embarking on a wholescale renovation of its traffic light system.
Syrian asylum applications suspended
Switzerland is suspending asylum proceedings for Syrian applicants. The same decision has already been made by other countries, such as France and the UK.
