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Swiss company SBB Cargo signed an agreement with Tatravagónka to supply advanced freight wagons

20.01.2025

SBB Cargo Modernizes Its Fleet with New Wagons from Tatravagónka

SBB Cargo Modernizes Its Fleet with New Wagons. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Flirt Evo electric trains

18.11.2024

Flirt Evo Electric Trains: Redefining Comfort and Innovation

In Switzerland, Flirt Evo electric trains were officially unveiled by Stadler and three railway operators. The €1.
new direct route from Zurich to Rome

09.11.2024

New Direct Route from Zurich to Rome: SBB’s Ambitious 2026 Goal

SBB has announced plans for a new direct route from Zurich to Rome, aiming for 2026. This route promises to improve international rail travel options for passengers heading to Italy.
Modernized InterCity Train

29.10.2024

Modernized InterCity Train Unveiled by SBB for Enhanced Comfort and Reliability

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) introduced the modernized InterCity (ICN) train on October 24, 2024, in Yverdon-les-Bains. This train is designed to enhance passenger comfort and reliability across Swiss rail routes.
high-speed train

28.10.2024

SBB Introduces Modernized High-Speed Train to Enhance Passenger Comfort and Efficiency

The Swiss company SBB recently introduced its first upgraded high-speed train, model RABDe 500 ICN. This train begins SBB’s ambitious project to modernize 44 high-speed trains by 2031.
Stadler to Supply 129 Electric Locomotives to SBB Cargo

26.09.2024

Stadler to Supply 129 Electric Locomotives to SBB Cargo

Swiss company SBB Cargo signed a contract with Stadler at InnoTrans 2024 for the supply of up to 129 four-axle multi-system electric locomotives, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Complete Restoration of Traffic in the Gotthard Base Tunnel

04.09.2024

Complete Restoration of Traffic in the Gotthard Base Tunnel After Year-Long Repairs

On September 3, 2024, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) announced the complete restoration of traffic in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest tunnel at 57 km in length, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Gotthard Base Tunnel Reopens: Train Service Resumes on September 2, 2024

21.08.2024

The Gotthard Base Tunnel Reopens: Train Service Resumes on September 2, 2024

Full restoration of train service through the Gotthard Base Tunnel is scheduled for September 2, 2024, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
New Vectron A40 XLoad Locomotives

15.08.2024

SBB Cargo International Expands Its Fleet: New Vectron A40 XLoad Locomotives for Challenging Routes in the Alps and Europe

The Swiss freight operator SBB Cargo International is expanding its fleet by introducing ten new Vectron A40 XLoad locomotives, manufactured by Siemens Mobility, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
SBB Cargo Orders 20 Vectron Locomotives for Freight Transport in Europe

29.07.2024

SBB Cargo Orders 20 Vectron Locomotives for Freight Transport in Europe

Swiss freight company SBB Cargo International has signed a contract with the German leasing firm SudLeasing for the delivery of 20 Vectron locomotives, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
damage in the Gotthard Tunnel

01.07.2024

The Gotthard Base Tunnel restoration: Full launch is planned for September 2024

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, a crucial engineering feat connecting different regions of Europe, will soon be fully restored following a serious incident last year, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
the service life of the microprocessor-based centralized control system

30.05.2024

Siemens and SBB have developed a concept for extending the service life of the microprocessor-based centralized control system

Siemens Mobility, in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), has introduced an innovative concept for extending the service life of the Simis C microprocessor-based centralized control system (MPC) installed at 45 stations across the country, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.