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December 4, 2023 | Freight

ERFA calls for swift reopening of trans-Alpine rail tunnels

The association wants priority for freight until the Gotthard and Frejus tunnels are fully operational.

November 22, 2023 | Main line

Gotthard passenger traffic back to normal at weekends

SBB resumes business as usual next month despite repair work being delayed.

November 2, 2023 | Infrastructure

Gotthard Base Tunnel repairs will not be completed until September 2024

SBB says that the derailment on August 10 caused $US 143.9m of damage.

September 29, 2023 | Infrastructure

SBB announces three-year delay to Ligerz tunnel project

The new tunnel was originally planned to open in 2026 but will now open in 2029.

September 7, 2023 | Financial

SBB back in the black as passenger traffic reaches record levels in first half

Profit of $US 111m is first since 2019 for Swiss Federal Railways.

August 17, 2023 | Infrastructure

SBB says Gotthard Base Tunnel repairs will “take months”

Freight services resumed operating through the undamaged eastern bore on August 23.

August 15, 2023 | Infrastructure

Freight train derailment closes Gotthard Base Tunnel

A derailed wagon caused significant track damage in the tunnel.

July 26, 2023 | Technology

Network Rail signs research agreement with SBB

New international research partnership to investigate AI and remote condition monitoring.

June 12, 2023 | Freight

SBB reacquires minority stake in SBB Cargo

The move is intended to simplify SBB’s management structure for freight as it pursues ambitious modal shift targets.

March 6, 2023 | Fleet

SBB and Alstom reach agreement on FV-Dosto fleet

Alstom will pay value of six trains to compensate for delivery delays.

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