More people travelled by train last year than ever before.
The latest figures from Swiss Federal Railways show 1.4 million took the train every day last year.
The SBB made a profit of CHF 275m – helped also by good results from its real estate portfolio and international cargo.
But the company has splashed out on new rolling stock – which means it’s over CHF 12bn in debt.
But people are happy with the service. 79% say they’re satisfied and punctuality is up at over 93%.
Should roads and tunnels be mined again?
Should the explosives that had been installed in thousands of bridges and tunnels across the country be put back in?
SBB outlines plans for the future - no London route
After the release of the Swiss rail profits, the SBB gave journalists an insight into it’s thinking for the future.
New stamps for the planets and Eurovision
The Post Office is issuing a new series of stamps – mainly celebrating the planets in the solar system – but not forgetting Switzerland will be hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this year.
UK travellers will need authorisation next month
Travellers to the UK are being warned that they will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation or ETA from April.
Timberlake to head Frauenfeld
One of the biggest music events in the country, Frauenfeld, has released the line up for this summer – and it’s not going down well.
Inflation down - but many prices still rising
Inflation is down to levels not seen since 2021. The latest figures from the Federal Statistics Office show in February the rate stood at 0.3% - down from 0.4% in January.
