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No grounds for appeal by Stadler against losing SBB contract

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April 7, 2026
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Stadler has lost its appeal against SBB for signing a framework contract with Siemens for the supply of 200 double-decker trains.

Hupac grows volumes despite infrastructure disruption

Simon Walton
March 20, 2026
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Hupac Group increased volumes in 2025 despite widespread rail disruption, underlining the resilience of Europe’s combined transport sector.

Data of the week: A review of the European and Swiss approaches to wheel safety

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March 18, 2026
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About two months ago, the Swiss Federal Office for Transport (FOT) indicated that it would stick to its own version of wagon wheel safety rules…

Transalpine rail freight in Switzerland falls under 70% for the first time in a decade

Marco Raimondi
March 16, 2026
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The modal share of transalpine rail freight in Switzerland fell below 70% for the first time since the mid-2010s, reaching 68.6% in 2025. On the…

SBB Cargo continues to bleed

Marco Raimondi
March 12, 2026
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In a year of restructuring, terminal closures, layoffs and infrastructure works, SBB Cargo had a complicated 2025. This was also reflected in the company’s annual…

Wagon owners protest as Switzerland breaks with JNS safety rules

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February 17, 2026
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Despite approving a joint European wagon safety rules decision, the Swiss Federal Office for Transport (FOT) keeps going its own regulatory way. Switzerland informed its…

JNS publishes new European wheel regulations, but Switzerland does not give up

Marco Raimondi
January 7, 2026
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The Joint Network Secretariat (JNS) published its final report on the 2023 derailment inside the Gotthard Base Tunnel, providing new risk control measures for rail…

Massive Train Sim World savings for PlayStation players

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January 6, 2026
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Until 21st January, Dovetail Games is offering PS4 and PS5 PlayStation players large discounts on Train Sim World 6 and a variety of Add-ons.

Switzerland approves Basel-France 4-metre clearance corridor

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December 17, 2025
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The Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT) has granted approval for a corridor for semi-trailer traffic via France. As part of the works, the rail…

SBB Cargo gets single wagonload concession until 2029

Marco Raimondi
December 11, 2025
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Amid the chaos currently surrounding single wagonload (SWL) in Switzerland, one thing will not change: SBB Cargo will continue to be the sole provider of…