First trains travel through the west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel again
The west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel has been successfully repaired and the first trains will be running again from 19 August 2024 as part of trial operations. The full reopening of the world's longest railway tunnel is planned for 2 September
Juice equips charging station with payment terminal from Wallee
Juice is equipping its Juice Charge me 3 charging station with Wallee's payment system. Users of electric cars can pay with credit and debit cards as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Twint. The charging station can also be used by commercial
Successful spatial development in the canton of Neuchâtel
The four-year report 2023 on spatial planning in Neuchâtel shows significant developments in the canton's spatial development from 2019 to 2022. Characterised by moderate population growth and an increase in employment, the report documents important steps towards more sustainable mobility, more
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
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
Holzbauer Strüby designs roundabout at new traffic junction
The timber construction company Strüby has provided the two roundabouts at the new connection to the H8 bypass in Seewen with sculptures. The carpenter's knot depicted there refers to the traditional craft, but also to the local coat of arms and the Mythen
Aargau department receives award for mediation
The Aargau Department of Construction, Transport and Environment is awarded the Swiss Mediation Prize 2023. The award honours its consensus-oriented procedure for involving different interests in infrastructure projects. Aargau is the first canton to receive the
Cantonal Council committee approves extension of airport runways
The Zurich Cantonal Council's Committee for Energy, Transport and the Environment is in favour of the planned runway extensions at Zurich Airport by a narrow majority. They are intended to improve operations. The airport and the Zurich Chamber of Commerce welcome the
Graubünden gets a new tourist center in Sedrun
Mit dem Resort Dieni/Sedrun will die Andermatt Swiss Alps AG die touristische Entwicklung der Region Andermatt-Sedrun vorantreiben. In Dieni/Sedrun soll ein neuer Dorfteil mit 13 Gebäuden und insgesamt 1’800 Betten verschiedener Kategorien mit direktem Anschluss an den öffentlichen Verkehr und
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.
Government is slowing down traffic planning for Baden
Das neue Gesamtverkehrskonzept für den Raum Baden-Wettingen ist in der Anhörung auf Vorbehalte getroffen. So werden die Umnutzung der Hochbrücke Baden und die neue Limmatbrücke kritisiert. Der Regierungsrat will das Konzept daher noch nicht im Richtplan
E-buses connect Zurich's ETH locations
Drei E-Busse des Modells eCitaro G von Mercedes-Benz verkehren ab sofort zwischen den Standorten der Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule Zürich (ETH). Das Modell feierte erst vor kurzem Weltpremiere. Dies sind weltweit die ersten dieser Gelenkbusse, die im Linienbetrieb eingesetzt