Swiss Federal Railways are finally going to fix the ride quality on its double decker trains.
For years passengers have complained about the bumpiness – it even has its own nickname – the ‘Schuttlezüge’ or the train that bumps.
New bogies are being tested right now – and if successful, they will be rolled out over the next few years.
Although the upgrade will cost millions, the SBB says they will be easier to maintain than the current sets – so it will be cost effective.
WRS risks closure unless new ownership is found
After nearly 30 years on air, World Radio Switzerland (WRS) - Switzerland’s only 24/7 English-language radio station - will close at the end of 2025 unless new ownership is secured.
Home owners see healthy price rises
Home owners in Switzerland have seen their investment grow healthily over the last ten years.
Man given 4 years for stealing police machine gun
A man has been convicted of stealing two machine guns from an unmarked police car in Geneva and then shooting up a café in the centre of the city in March last year.
Uber drivers want their independence back
It was designed to protect them, but Uber drivers in Geneva want to have their independence back.
Luna Park visitors get real fright
Visitors to the Luna Park in Lausanne had a scare over the weekend.
UN workers plan demonstration
UN workers are planning an unprecedented demonstration on Thursday – May 1st, international labour day.
