More people used the train in the first three months of the year than ever before.
The Union of Public Transport released figures showing there were 5.22 billion passenger kilometres travelled between January and March this year, breaking the record set during the same period in 2019, just before the pandemic hit.
Compared to last year, which was still being affected by covid – passenger numbers are up 34%.
But possibly reflecting the economic downturn – freight traffic is down 4%.
Geneva shops open this Sunday
It was expected, and now it’s official. Shops in Geneva will be allowed to open exceptionally this Sunday.
Lack of snow ahead of holiday rush
This coming weekend, the last ski resorts are switching to winter mode and bracing for a holiday rush.
Too many children are buying alcohol
In Geneva, authorities are keeping a close eye on alcohol sales to minors.
Found kittens were not domestic
A springtime rescue in the woods near Verbois has a happy, and wild, ending.
Petition to ban 1st class on trains
The youth wing of the Transport and Environment Association is calling for the abolition of first class on trains, describing it as an unnecessary luxury.
Parliament rejects WHO alcohol policy
The Upper House of Parliament, the Council of States has overwhelmingly rejected adopting an alcohol policy based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation.
