The through station at LUGA 2024
From 26 April to 5 May 2024, the Luga spring fair in Central Switzerland will open its doors and present a fascinating special exhibition on the Lucerne through station. A project of the century that will have a lasting impact not only on the Lucerne region, but on the whole of Central
Juice equips charging station with payment terminal from Wallee
Juice stattet seine Ladestation Juice Charge me 3 mit dem Bezahlsystem von Wallee aus. Nutzende von Stromautos können mit Kredit- und Debitkarten sowie Apple Pay, Google Pay und Twint zahlen. Die Ladestation kann auch von gewerblichen Anbietern eingesetzt
Clara Millard Dereudre proposed as new member of the SBB Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of SBB will propose Clara Millard Dereudre as a new member of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 24 April 2024. She will replace Alexandra Post, who is not standing for re-election due to the term limit. The Federal Council approved this proposal
Switzerland discusses underground freight transport
On 1 February 2024, the Federal Office of Transport and the Federal Office for Spatial Development launched the consultation phase for the Sectoral Transport Plan, Underground Freight Transport section. This consultation gives the affected cantons the opportunity to comment on the planned Cargo
From industrial site to ecological tourism magnet
Following intensive revision, Isen AG, in close consultation with the canton of Uri and the municipalities of Seedorf and Isenthal, presents the latest developments for the revitalisation of the site of the former Cheddite explosives factory. The updated concept, which includes improvements in
Verkehrs- und Siedlungskonzept für 2025 Seeland Biel
Das Regionale Gesamtverkehrs- und Siedlungskonzept 2025 (RGSK 2025) sowie das Agglomerationsprogramm der 5. Generation (AP5) in der Region seeland.biel/bienne unterliegen einer umfassenden Überarbeitung und öffentlichen Mitwirkung bis zum 11. März
Zurich Airport has exceeded the canton’s requirements
Zurich Airport met the economic and transport requirements in 2022. In terms of aircraft noise, it was below the guideline values. However, the Zurich cantonal government maintains the need for runway extensions in order to reduce complexity and increase
Implenia wins two building construction projects in Germany
Implenia has been awarded two building construction projects in Germany. The construction and real estate company will realise two construction phases of an urban campus in Berlin and an office building in Essen. The contracts have a total volume of 100 million
Zurich cantonal parliament approves runway extension
The Zurich cantonal parliament has approved the extension of the runways at Zurich Airport with a narrow conservative majority. In doing so, the airport aims to increase the safety of air traffic. The Zurich Chamber of Commerce welcomes the decision. The electorate is likely to have the final
Canton and city want to open up future development focal points
In order to cope with the expected population growth in the west and north of the city of Zurich, public transport will be further expanded. One of the focal points is the northern tram tangent to provide access to the urban development area in Zurich
Implenia is leading the construction of the Ligerz Tunnel
Die SBB hat der Arbeitsgemeinschaft IBD den Auftrag für den Bau des Tunnels Ligerz erteilt. Die Federführung innerhalb der Arbeitsgemeinschaft obliegt Implenia. Die Bau- und Immobilienfirma hat einen Anteil von 150 Millionen am Auftragsvolumen von 220 Millionen
Major project MehrSpur Zurich-Winterthur goes on public display
SBB is planning to expand the railway line between Zurich and Winterthur on behalf of the federal government. This will make it possible to eliminate this bottleneck in the Swiss rail network and to realise the necessary expansion of services in urban and long-distance rail transport. The project
Plans for Bern’s West railway expansion project are on the table
With the expansions of the "Bern West Performance Enhancement", SBB is creating more capacity for rail traffic in Switzerland, especially in the Bern area. For example, a tunnel and a new Europaplatz Nord stop are being built in Holligen. The project is now open to the
Plans for “Unbundling Gümligen South” are on the table
On behalf of the Swiss Confederation, SBB is planning to build a railway tunnel underneath the existing tracks at Gümligen in order to increase the capacity and timetable stability of rail traffic. The project will be open to the public from 1 May to 30 May
The future of Berne railway station: traffic measures are launched
The municipal construction and traffic measures planned in connection with the "Zukunft Bahnhof Bern" (ZBB) project will be put on public display from 26 April 2023. The project approved by the voters in March 2021 has been revised in the Hirschengraben area based on several expert
The expansion of Basel SBB station is in full swing
The extension of Basel SBB station has got off to a good start. After three months, the first bay of the temporary passerelle is in place. 119 of the total of 308 bored piles for the expansion of the track and platform facilities have been constructed. From the end of 2025, the extensions will
The future of the construction and real estate industry is called the circular economy
Although the word is on everyone's lips, only about 10 per cent of Swiss companies are involved in the circular economy. But this holds huge potential - especially for Switzerland's largest waste producer, the construction and real estate
The sustainable supply of goods for tomorrow
Mit Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) wird der Schweizer Güterverkehr in unterirdische Tunnels verlegt, und die Strassen werden vom Schwerverkehr entlastet. Damit lässt sich der CO2 - Ausstoss deutlich reduzieren. Zudem wird das innovative System zu 100 Prozent mit Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien
Swarms of drones measure traffic
Forschende der Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule Lausanne sammeln mit Drohnen Verkehrsdaten, identifizieren mittels Algorithmen Stauquellen und geben Empfehlungen zu deren Entschärfung. Mehrere Städte haben bereits ihr Interesse an diesem Smart City-Konzept angemeldet.