by blaettler_redaktion | Apr 8, 2021 | Competition in rail freight transport, Politics
In 2018, the VAP, together with SBB Cargo and the Association of Public Transport (VöV/UTP), founded the Swiss Wagonload Transport Interest Group – IG WLV Schweiz for short. This blog post kicks off a series of posts that provide answers to such and...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Feb 23, 2024 | Financing, Freight Transport Industry, Innovation
The Federal Council released its message on the Goods Transport Act to the Parliament in January. It aims to modernize the comprehensive single-wagon load transport (EWLV) and establish the foundation for its economic viability. Despite...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Feb 16, 2021 | Competition in rail freight transport, Member, Politics
With the opening of the Ceneri Base Tunnel in December 2020, another piece of the puzzle for an efficient north-south connection through Switzerland will be completed. However, the expansion of the international freight corridor is delayed by at...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Mar 13, 2024 | Financing, Freight Transport Industry
SBB is in excellent financial health. This was communicated on 11 March 2024 with the 2023 annual accounts. Only subsidiary SBB Cargo is still considered a problem child and is to receive financial support. We at the VAP think so: This must not be...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Sep 13, 2023 | Interoperability, Politics
On 12 September 2023, the National Council approved the revision of the Railways Act (EBG), following its unanimous approval by the Council of States in the 2023 summer session. However, the revision of the Railways Act cannot be fully...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Mar 10, 2023 | Freight Transport Industry, Politics
In the spring session from 27 February to 17 March 2023, some industry-relevant agenda items were on the agenda. Here is a brief overview with our critical appraisal. This is what it’s all about: More funding for the rolling highway (Rola)....
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Our General Assembly made it clear: 2050 is fast approaching. On site and virtually, numerous VAP members and guests followed the statutory part with a memorable opening speech by President Josef Dittli. A special highlight was the speech by Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga on the importance of rail freight transport for Switzerland.
by blaettler_redaktion | Aug 23, 2022 | Events, Freight Transport Industry
Our General Assembly made it clear: 2050 is fast approaching. On site and virtually, numerous VAP members and guests followed the statutory part with a memorable opening speech by President Josef Dittli. A special highlight was the speech by Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga on the importance of rail freight transport for Switzerland.
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by blaettler_redaktion | Apr 24, 2024 | Interoperability
The Federal Council has given the go-ahead for the Bilateral Agreements IIIwith the definitive negotiating mandate. Negotiations on the so-called Bilaterals III began on 18 March 2024. We at the VAP support the efforts of the mandate in the area...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Sep 6, 2023 | Financing, Network, Politics
The Federal Council plans to increase the train path price in freight transport from 2025. In detail, it wants to raise the basic price for wear and tear by almost 20%; on the grounds of uncovered weight-dependent marginal costs in this area. We reject this...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Jul 11, 2024 | Financing, Freight Transport Industry, Innovation
In the spring, the Council of States’ Committee for Transport and Telecommunications (KVF‑S) took up the total revision of the Goods Transport Act (GüTG) and triggered ground-breaking discussions on Swiss domestic goods transport in Parliament....
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