The French government has signalled it would be prepared to co-finance an extension of the Léman Express train.
The French transport minister, Clément Beaune, says there could be money to extend the current line 6 to beyond Bellegarde towards Nantua.
The offer is dependent on funds being made available from the local region.
The number of cross border workers in that region of France is growing and local officials want closer links with Switzerland.
A new hotline for victims of domestic violence - 142
A new hotline for victims of domestic violence opens today; accessible 24/7 and across the country.
Ikea slammed for pricing practices
The Swedish furniture chain Ikea has been slammed by consumer rights groups and forced to change how it displays prices.
Champions and younger runners in this year's Geneva Marathon
Record numbers, and a younger crowd, are set for the Geneva Marathon this year.
French customs officers using blue lights in Switzerland
Geneva police stopped a car with blue flashing lights and french license plates on the autoroute near Bardonnex.
Drivers stuck as extremely long red light
Motorists in Milvignes in canton Neuchatel are voicing frustration over long waits at a key set of traffic lights.
Shock neck and neck opinion poll result
Voters are heading for a tight decision on immigration.
