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 | 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 | Dec 18, 2023 | Interoperability, Politics
Once again, the status quo was saved in the Joint Committee on the Land Transport Agreement, despite the gloomy outlook. In 2024, the EU will once again grant Switzerland limited access to the ERA data platform OSS for one year. How long does...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Sep 7, 2023 | Financing, Operations
After the freight train accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the Federal Office of Transport (FOT) is promoting rail freight transport with gripping measures: The tunnel may only be used for goods trains. The compensation per train driven in...
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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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