Stadler Rail
Stadler wins CHF300 million Saudi rail contract
Stadler Rail has secured a further CHF300 million order for ten Intercity trains from Saudi Arabia, doubling the fleet covered by its existing contract.
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Switzerland
How Swiss Railways Uses AI to Detect Track Defects
Swiss Federal Railways uses diagnostic trains, high-speed cameras and artificial intelligence to inspect about 2,000 kilometres of track each month.
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railways
Swiss rail travel hits a third consecutive record
Swiss rail travel reached a third consecutive annual record in 2025, with passengers travelling almost 24 billion passenger-kilometres. The latest figures point to a sustained recovery from the pandemic-era decline and continued growth in demand for public transport.
Le News
Stadler Rail
Stadler Rail wins contract for eight locomotives in Italy
Stadler Rail will supply eight dual-mode locomotives to Italy’s Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal. The article would examine the Swiss manufacturer’s bi-mode technology, why Italy is investing in flexible rail freight and what the contract means for Stadler’s international business.
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railways
Swiss rail passenger traffic reached a record 23.7 billion passenger-kilometres in 2025, continuing its post-pandemic recovery and long-term growth. The article would put the increase in context, compare rail with road transport and assess what rising demand means for capacity and infrastructure.
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SBB
Swiss Federal Railways recorded a first-half profit of CHF126 million as daily passenger numbers rose to 1.45 million. The recovery in freight and property income contrasts with continuing restructuring, punctuality concerns and the planned reintegration of SBB Cargo into the group.
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transport
An expert report into the 2023 Gotthard Base Tunnel derailment reveals that operators failed to act on a series of warning signals before a freight train's broken wheel caused CHF150 million in damages and a year-long closure.
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transport
Plans for a direct rail service from Switzerland to London have gained momentum after Swiss Federal Railways, France's SNCF, and Eurostar signed a memorandum of understanding to explore timetables and operational concepts for the cross-Channel connection.
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environment
Federal Railways tests innovative plant-based solution to replace herbicides along tracks, showing promising results after five-year trial
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transport
Initial study placing Swiss Federal Railways as Europe's second-best rail company revised, dropping Switzerland to 11th place following data correction.
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transportation
Independent evaluation places Swiss Federal Railways as Europe's second-best railway company, excelling in service quality and reliability.
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