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New train timetable goes well, but many unhappy

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 06:30

Swiss Federal Railways says the first working day of the new timetable went well yesterday. But for many commuters, it’s a deterioration.

Some are finding that a previously direct route to Genva from German speaking areas now means a change at Renens. 

Social media reflects the anger – especially the lack of a direct route from Neuchatel to Geneva. 

The SBB says it was expecting some reaction from passengers as it does mean a change in routine – but it points out there are now 15% more trains in French speaking areas and better services from Valais into Geneva.

The SBB says this timetable is ‘temporary’ – it’ll be in place for ‘only’ ten years. It’s needs to accommodate major works on the infrastructure in western parts of the country. 

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