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March 22, 2026 | Main line

SBB finalises construction schedule for Zürich - Winterthur expansion

Work on $US 4.18bn project, which will increase capacity by 30%, is expected to be completed in 2037.

February 12, 2026 | Technology

SNCF explores in-track solar panels

Trial by Swiss start-up Sun-Ways could inform deployment on French national network.

February 4, 2026 | Technology

GoA2 approved for Switzerland’s Waldenburg Railway

Stadler has supplied CBTC system enabling operation at Grade of Automation 2 (GoA2).

January 8, 2026 | Fleet

IRJ news in brief - Fleet: Arriva Netherlands orders more Flirt EMUs

A round-up of recent fleet supply stories, including a win for Hyundai Rotem in Edmonton and the purchase of refurbished sleeping cars by Slovakia’s ZSSK.

December 19, 2025 | Freight

Switzerland approves enhanced freight corridor

Work will start on a section of line in Basle next year.

December 11, 2025 | Policy

Swiss court blocks new wheel safety regulations

The stricter regulations for wagon wheel inspection and maintenance issued by the Federal Office of Transport have been suspended.

December 9, 2025 | Freight

Switzerland invests in single wagonload freight

Swiss government to provide $US 322m over next four years tied to a new service agreement and operating model.

December 5, 2025 | Fleet

SBB confirms $US112m EMU fleet bogie alterations

Unsuccessful tilt mechanism will be removed from all class Rabe 502 double-deck EMUs.

November 28, 2025 | Financial

Stadler challenges $US 2bn SBB contract award

Swiss manufacturer says it does not understand evaluation used to award framework for up to 200 EMUs to competitor Siemens.

November 7, 2025 | Fleet

SBB awards Siemens $US 2.48bn fleet contract

Siemens will supply up to 200 double-deck S-Bahn EMUs, with Swiss manufacturer Stadler expressing disappointment at the decision.

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