The Swiss Federal Office of Transport is proposing stopping Deutsche Bahn trains in the border city of Basel in future rather than see them continue on into Switzerland. The plan has drawn a fair amount of criticism.
Swiss rail operator SBB is to update its timetable at the end of 2023. Here are some key planned changes that residents in Switzerland should know about.
The timetable that Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is planning to introduce in 2025 will disadvantage commuters in the French-speaking part of the country. We look at what's going on.
When picking the right travel card in Switzerland there are many factors to consider, from your commuting habits to how often you plan to travel for leisure. Here’s the low-down on what you should keep in mind and the options available.
From hopping on a train to taking the bus or plane, there are many modes of transportation you can choose from to visit Switzerland’s neighbouring countries. Here’s a look at some popular journeys and how the transport compares.
Night trains are back in favour in Europe but where can you get to overnight if you live in Switzerland? Here's a run through of your best options if you're looking for an adventure.
As is the case before any public holiday, travelling within or out of Switzerland during this time can be a huge headache. What can you expect on the roads and in the air this week?
Fifteen people were injured, including at least one seriously hurt, in two separate train derailments that happened in quick succession Friday in stormy wind in northwestern Switzerland, police said.
Switzerland has a good transportation network, but it can get expensive, especially for those who don’t earn much money — like students and other young people. But now there are cheaper tickets just for them.
Occupying young children on trains is not always easy. Questions like ‘are we there yet?’ abound, and even a brief journey can seem long for children and parents alike. But when it comes to kid-friendliness, Swiss trains are on the right track.
The tardiness of Germany's trains has been eroding the country's reputation for punctuality for some time. But in 2022, delays on German trains even had a knock-on effect across the border in Switzerland.
High-speed train services between Switzerland and France will be severely disrupted from Monday until Wednesday as a result of strikes against pension reforms in France.
Swiss rail operator SBB has updated its timetable for 2023 which include some key changes residents in Switzerland should know about including for international travel.
Strikes in France and the UK are having knock-on effects for travel to and from Switzerland, as winter weather also wreaks havoc on Swiss roads. Here’s what you need to know.
Swiss trains are famous for their punctuality — we all know that. But there are also some things about the country’s railway system that many people have no clue about.
Nearly everyone who uses trains and other forms of public transportation in Switzerland uses this app for ticketless travel. A new version will make this task even easier.
Switzerland is a beautiful country, but it also has a great location right in the centre of Europe, making it an ideal starting point for train travel. Here are five destinations you can reach in less than five hours from Zurich.
Is train travel in Europe up to scratch if people want a greener option to flying? Rail expert Jon Worth travelled 30,000km on 186 different trains across the continent to find out.
Hoping to do his bit for the planet, perhaps save some money and avoid spending any time in airports, The Local's Ben McPartland decided to travel 2,000km with his family across Europe by train - not plane. Here's how he got on on and would he recommend it?
Switzerland -- famous for its punctual railways -- celebrated the 175th anniversary of passenger train services in the country on Tuesday with a re-creation of the first journey featuring a steam locomotive.
