Switzerland’s rail network is lauded all over the world – but now are its train stations.
The latest survey from the Consumer Choice Center has voted Zurich Main Station as the best in Europe and Bern into second place.
Researchers say they looked at the chances of the station becoming over crowded, convenient opening hours. The number of ticket booths and machines as well as accessibility.
The survey looked at the 50 busiest stations in Europe.
Coming in at number 50 was Berlin Ostkreuz.
Switzerland through to next round!
Switzerland has reached the last 16 of the World Cup after beating Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver — the team's first knockout-stage win at a World Cup since 1954.
Minister says heat is due to climate change
The Environment Minister Albert Rösti says the current heatwave is a clear sign of climate change, calling it a major risk to people and the environment.
Heatwave temps next week
Heatwave temperatures are expected early next week.
Storms not helping with drought
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Inflation falls slightly
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Traffic disruption due to triathlon
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