Swiss Federal Railways is using drones to combat the blight of graffiti.
It costs millions of francs a year to clean train carriages.
The company has been given permission by the Civil Aviation Office to fly at night above the train tracks. The drones are at a height of 30 metres and can spot any trespassing on the railway.
The SBB is not revealing how many times it has used the drones since the programme started in July.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
