Reopening of the Gotthard Train Tunnel is on track.
Swiss Federal Railways says the world’s longest train tunnel will start carrying passengers from the 2nd September.
The 57 km route was wrecked after a goods train derailed more than a year ago. 10 km of track had to be replaced.
Some goods trains are already running, their progress is being monitored as a test.
Parliament could agree to new nuclear plants
A narrow majority could emerge in the National Council to lift the ban on building new nuclear power plants.
Police chief says some G7 border closures likely
Geneva’s police chief says partial border closures with France are a real possibility during next month’s G7 summit in Évian.
Migros head says it needs immigration
The retail sector is warning it cannot function without immigration.
Greens call for 80 limit
Our reliance on fossil fuels is back in the spotlight due to rising oil prices.
ILO could cut hundreds of jobs
The International Labour Organization in Geneva is facing a major financial shortfall of nearly half a billion francs, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
We like heavier cars
The cars on our roads are getting bigger and heavier, marking a clear shift in the country’s vehicle landscape.
