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SBB plans new speedy connection between Zurich and Milan
Swiss federal railways intends to launch a new high speed service between Zurich and Milan in 2020, reducing the travel time to two hours 45 minutes from the current time of three and a half to four hours.
Ceneri rail tunnel moves closer to completing new alpine rail link
The last concrete block was put in place in the Ceneri rail tunnel on Tuesday, bringing Switzerland ever closer to finishing its complete rail link through the Alps.
Army chopper crash caused by power line
A Swiss army helicopter that crashed on the Gotthard pass cut through a power cable, military investigators say.
VIDEO: 'Human sacrifice' at Cern raises security questions
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (Cern) has launched an investigation into a video filmed at night on its Geneva campus depicting a mock ritual human sacrifice, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Vast Swiss rail tunnel finally sees light at end of long wait
When Swiss engineer Carl Eduard Gruner came up with the idea to build the world's longest rail tunnel under the Alps in 1947, he predicted the visionary project could be finished by the start of the 21st century.
Switzerland braces for heavy holiday traffic
With plenty of people heading south for the Ascension Day long weekend, traffic will be heavy on Swiss roads in coming days.
Queues build at Gotthard as Easter approaches
Holidaymakers heading south for the Easter break are being warned to expect the traditional major holdup at the Gotthard road tunnel.
Voters give green light to new Gotthard road tunnel
Swiss voters on Sunday gave strong backing to plans for a second tube to be added to the Gotthard road tunnel under the Alps.
Switzerland set to test world's longest tunnel
Testing of the new Gotthard base tunnel, set to become the world’s longest tunnel when it opens next year, will start in October, the construction firm has confirmed.
Landslide risk delays Gotthard rescue
<p>Continuing danger of rock fall at Gotthard may mean the body of a man buried under the debris will have to be dug out by a robot.</p>