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.
Confusion over US tariifs
Switzerland is weighing its response after the US Supreme Court struck down much of Donald Trump’s tariff regime.
Possible new Iranian meeting in Geneva this week
The Iranian foreign minister says there could be a new meeting with the American delegation in Geneva to discuss their nuclear program.
Driver tackles tunnel fire in Geneva
A young man is being praised for his bravery after he tackled a fire in the Vernier tunnel on the A1 just outside Geneva on Friday afternoon.
Avalanche claims another life
A 22-year-old skier has died in an avalanche in Verbier.
Now hairdressers charge for no-shows
No-shows are becoming an escalating problem for Swiss businesses.
Cat cancer may help humans
Researchers at the University of Bern say genetic changes in cat tumours closely mirror those seen in human breast cancer - a discovery that could open new paths for treatment.
