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Alarming decline in Swiss single wagonload

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September 11, 2026
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Swiss single wagonload (SWL) traffic is showing signs of serious trouble. The number of loaded wagons in SWL declined by 8% year-on-year in the first…

SBB Cargo Intl deploys first new locomotives interoperable on Netherlands–Italy route

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September 2, 2026
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The international branch of the Swiss SBB Cargo has taken a step to eliminate the need for locomotive changes on cross-border routes. It has taken…

What’s new in the latest ERA wheel regulation report

Marco Raimondi
August 28, 2026
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The diatribe between Switzerland and the EU on the wheels of rail freight wagons has recently developed in favour of the latter. In addition to…

SBB Cargo breaks even and prepares for return to public ownership

Marco Raimondi
August 27, 2026
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Swiss state-owned operator SBB Cargo recorded CHF 2 million (€2.1M) in earnings between January and June, “marking the first break-even result in many years”. The…

Swiss court favours wagon keepers: FOT wheel rules are revoked

Marco Raimondi
August 24, 2026
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The Swiss Federal Administrative Court ruled in favour of Ermewa, GATX and VTG and against the unilateral regulations implemented by the Federal Office of Transport…

Stadler to exhibit seven trains and trams at international showcase

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August 20, 2026
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Next month’s InnoTrans 2026 is set to feature seven world firsts and innovations in railway technology from Swiss locomotive builder Stadler.

Stadler delivers first new-generation train to Swiss railway company

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August 16, 2026
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Stadler has delivered its first new-generation FINK unit to Swiss train operator Zentralbahn.

Stadler delivers first new-generation train to Swiss railway company

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August 16, 2026
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Stadler has delivered its first new-generation FINK unit to Swiss train operator Zentralbahn.

SWISS To Retire Entire A220-100 Fleet Just 10 Years After Launching It

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August 8, 2026
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SWISS is preparing to withdraw the CS100 turned A220-100 from commercial service. Only four of the airline’s original n…

Swiss Council proposes extension of combined transport funds

Marco Raimondi
June 15, 2026
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The Swiss Federal Council decided to continue to support cross-Alpine rail freight services until 2035 instead of 2030. The proposal stems from the fact that…