by blaettler_redaktion | Dec 23, 2022 | Interoperability
From 2024, Switzerland will lose access to the EU platform for harmonised approval procedures for new rolling stock. This is tantamount to a further step towards isolation in international rail transport. Unless European-Helvetic relations...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Dec 22, 2022 | Financing, Innovation, Politics
The Federal Council’s report on the «Future orientation of rail freight transport in the area» was sent out for consultation. In it, the economic viability of single wagonload transport is presented as impossible without any evidence. As...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Dec 20, 2022 | Competition in rail freight transport, Sites
Free access to the last mile is crucial for freight railways. Currently, it is imposed by law. In our opinion, it should be enabled instead of imposed. For this to happen, the last mile would have to be spun off from SBB Cargo and be the responsibility...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Dec 14, 2022 | Freight Transport Industry, Politics, Sustainability
Energy security is and remains one of our top issues. The Federal Council is currently concretising the management measures in the event of an electricity shortage in the form of prepared ordinances. Special provisions are envisaged for...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Dec 9, 2022 | Interoperability, Network, Politics
On 6 December 2022, the Council of States adopted two motions in the second instance. They are important for modal shift in transit, but also concern the Basel-North ports route, which is central for import and export traffic. We at the VAP support both...
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