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 | Sep 19, 2023 | Financing, Politics
On 15 September 2023, the Federal Council instructed the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) to submit an amendment to the Corporate Governance Guidelines by the third quarter of 2024. In doing so, it wants to...
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by cargorail-admin | Aug 31, 2023 | Operations, Politics
According to the main edition of the SRF Tagesschau news programme from 27 August 2023, the Federal Office of Transport (BAV) views SBB Cargo as solely liable for the consequences of the freight train accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel. The...
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by blaettler_redaktion | May 4, 2023 | Financing, Freight Transport Industry, Politics
Representatives of the industry and interest groups had until 24 February 2023 to comment on the consultation draft entitled «Improving the framework conditions for freight transport in Switzerland». The LITRA, UTP, CI TCNA, ASTAG and VAP have...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Mar 2, 2023 | Financing, Operations, Politics
With motion 22.3008, Parliament wants to amend the Federal Act on Swiss Federal Railways (SBBG) and grant SBB financial aid of CHF 1.2 billion to compensate for pandemic-related revenue shortfalls in long-distance transport and to relieve the...
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