by blaettler_redaktion | Jun 23, 2023 | Sites, Sustainability
Titus Bütler is Head of Transport at Post CH AG and has been responsible for all letter, parcel and newspaper transport by rail and road in Switzerland since the beginning of 2022. Previously, he managed the Frauenfeld parcel center for over 20...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Jan 21, 2021 | Freight Transport Industry
The draft of the UGüTG provides for a ban on discrimination for all transport services offered, in particular also for services offered above ground in city logistics. During its deliberations, the Council of States criticised this ban on...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Jul 13, 2022 | Freight Transport Industry, Sustainability
Energy transition, geopolitical crises, supply shortages – these and other factors could lead to an electricity shortage. The large consumers are called upon to develop scenarios for a quota system. We at the VAP are actively working on this. Electricity is...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Nov 17, 2023 | Financing, Operations, Politics
The Committee for Transport and Telecommunications of the National Council (KVF‑N) unanimously supports the proposal for the financial stabilisation of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBBG). In contrast to the Federal Council, it is of the...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Aug 28, 2024 | Operations
In mid-July 2024, the Joint Network Secretariat (JNS) of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) published its final report on the accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel on 10 August 2023. This contains an extended scope of application, an increased...
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by blaettler_redaktion | May 17, 2023 | Financing, Freight Transport Industry
The Federal Office of Transport (FOT) promotes the sustainable development of freight transport and the efficient interaction of all modes of transport within the framework of Swiss policy. It is responsible for licensing, financing and safety...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Sep 15, 2021 | Competition in rail freight transport, Sites
VAP: Mr Grieder, what is your collaboration with the VAP like?Matthias Grieder: We have regular dealings with General Secretary Frank Furrer. For example, he is the representative of the Ristet-Bergermoos track cooperative and has represented...
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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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