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Swiss court upheld SBB’s dismissal of a driver found reading while operating a train, citing distraction and broken trust.

11.08.2026

Swiss Court Upholds SBB Driver Dismissal Over Reading

DART Silver Line Launch Connects North Texas Cities

11.08.2026

DART Customer Satisfaction Hits 74.9% as NPS Sets Record

BART train at Berryessa/North San José station with the station sign visible beside the platform.

11.08.2026

BART and The Portal Feature in Bay Area’s $13.8B Draft Plan

Swiss court upheld SBB’s dismissal of a driver found reading while operating a train, citing distraction and broken trust.

11.08.2026

Swiss Court Upholds SBB Driver Dismissal Over Reading

SWITZERLAND: The Swiss Federal Administrative Court upheld SBB’s immediate dismissal of a locomotive driver after concluding that he read a book while operating a train, creating a serious distraction.
The SBB digital traffic control system is due for tender from 2027 and phased rollout in the early 2030s, replacing Iltis.

30.07.2026

SBB Plans Digital Traffic Control System to Replace Iltis

SWITZERLAND: Swiss Federal Railways plans to tender a new digital traffic control system from 2027, begin phased deployment in the early 2030s and fully replace Iltis by the early 2040s.
CFL and SNCF regional trains at Luxembourg railway station

22.07.2026

Luxembourg Questions Exclusion From Brussels–Basel TGV

Luxembourg is seeking answers after the planned Brussels–Basel TGV service excluded the country from a new cross-border route scheduled to begin operating in July 2027.
EURO DuFour locomotive brings battery last mile role

16.06.2026

EURO DuFour locomotive targets lower freight costs

SBB Cargo and Stadler have presented the EURO DuFour locomotive, a new mainline freight vehicle designed to use less energy, reduce infrastructure wear and lower operating costs.

01.05.2026

Switzerland’s SBB Commits CHF 2 Billion to Siemens for Next-Gen Zurich Fleet

SBB has ordered Siemens Mobility double-deck trains for the Zurich s-Bahn network. The new contract is with Siemens Mobility Switzerland.
Leasing high-speed trains becomes SBB’s solution

27.03.2026

TGV Lyria partnership extension secures France-Switzerland rail links

The TGV Lyria partnership extension keeps SBB and SNCF Voyageurs aligned through 2032. This remains within the existing 2023–2027 commercial agreement, according to SBB.
Zürich - Winterthur expansion on track for 2037

22.03.2026

SBB sets 2037 timetable for Zürich – Winterthur expansion

The Zürich - Winterthur expansion now has a defined timetable. As reported by Rail Journal, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has set out the programme.
Reconstruction of the TEN-T section in Basel — works to 2029

23.12.2025

Reconstruction of the TEN-T section in Basel: start in 2026

Reconstruction of the TEN-T section in Basel is moving into its main phase: Switzerland’s Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has approved the core scope of works on a 4.
SBB invests €2.1 billion in 116 Siemens double-decker trains

11.11.2025

SBB invests €2.1 billion in 116 Siemens double-decker trains

SBB has planned an investment of €2. 1 billion to introduce 116 double-decker trains from Siemens Mobility to improve services in the Zurich S-Bahn and Western Switzerland networks.
Siemens Mobility and SBB launch $41 m Swiss rail digital upgrade

10.11.2025

Siemens Mobility and SBB launch $41 m Swiss rail digital upgrade

The Siemens Mobility team signed a significant framework agreement with SBB to update 500 interlockings for digitalizing the Swiss railway network with Siemens Mobility’s innovative Signaling X platform.
Leasing high-speed trains becomes SBB’s solution

08.09.2025

Leasing high-speed trains becomes SBB’s solution

Swiss operator SBB, struggling financially, opted to select leasing of high-speed trains in order to retain its foreign transport plans and still retain the possibility of Purchasing the railway stocks later.
SBB and Siemens are testing an obstacle detection system to boost safety, reduce delays, and support crews with early hazard recognition across Zurich rail routes.

08.08.2025

Swiss Rail Tests Obstacle Detection System for Safety

SBB and Siemens Mobility began testing an obstacle detection system in Zurich to improve rail safety, reduce delays, and assist train crews in managing unexpected hazards.