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July 2, 2026 | Main line

SBB breaks ground on Zürich - Winterthur expansion

The project, scheduled for completion in 2037, will relieve a major bottleneck on the Swiss network.

June 13, 2026 | Main line

Brussels - Strasbourg service to be extended to Basle

SBB joins SNCB and SNCF to operate the extended service from July next year.

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.

May 11, 2026 | Policy

Switzerland - London service takes key step forward

Three operators have signed an MoU to develop the new service via the Channel Tunnel.

May 5, 2026 | Metros

Lausanne upgrades metro Line M2

Alstom will install a new CBTC system and carry out mid-life fleet refurbishment.

April 30, 2026 | Financial

Switzerland proposes viability threshold for PSO services

High-frequency regional services will need to cover 30% of costs to be eligible for national subsidy from 2029.

April 14, 2026 | Technology

Stadler to install CBTC on Basle light rail network

Nova Pro CBTC will be installed on core BLT network to enable automatic train operation (ATO).

April 7, 2026 | Fleet

Stadler withdraws Swiss EMU appeal

Manufacturer drops legal challenge to SBB awarding contract to Siemens.

March 27, 2026 | Europe

Lyria high-speed partnership extended

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

March 26, 2026 | Commuter Rail

SBB plans new Zürich S-Bahn depot

The site at Schaffhausen will maintain 150m-long double-deck trains.

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