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May 19, 2026 | Freight

SBB announces next steps to cut wagonload costs

Operating staff will be redeployed and freight terminals closed.

May 12, 2026 | Infrastructure

Derailment detectors go live on Gotthard Base Tunnel approaches

SBB installs detectors to reduce risk following freight train derailment in August 2023.

March 27, 2026 | Europe

Lyria high-speed partnership extended

Agreement covering joint SNCF/SBB services between France and Switzerland extended to 2032.

October 20, 2025 | Fleet

Hungarian Railways issues tender for 93 second-hand EMUs

Switzerland is believed to be in the frame to supply the trains.

October 17, 2025 | Freight

Swiss extend new wagon regulations deadline as court challenge looms

Wagon owners and maintainers now have until December 31 2026 to comply with the new regulations, which have been widely criticised.

October 17, 2025 | Infrastructure

SBB awards framework interlocking contracts worth $US 1.8bn

Hitachi, Siemens, and Stadler Rail will be able to bid for individual contracts within the deal.

September 1, 2025 | Fleet

SBB looks to lease new high-speed fleet

Prequalification documents published for 15-year leasing agreement.

May 21, 2025 | Freight

SBB tackles loss-making intermodal business

Swiss Cargo Logistics programme aims to cut costs by $US 72.7m a year by 2033.

March 13, 2025 | Fleet

SBB issues RFI for cross-border high-speed fleet

A tender for up to 40 multi-system high-speed trains is expected in 2026.

January 27, 2025 | Main line

SBB punctuality reaches five-year high

Train punctuality of SBB passenger services improved by nearly 1% in 2024.

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