More people used the train in the first three months of the year than ever before.
The Union of Public Transport released figures showing there were 5.22 billion passenger kilometres travelled between January and March this year, breaking the record set during the same period in 2019, just before the pandemic hit.
Compared to last year, which was still being affected by covid – passenger numbers are up 34%.
But possibly reflecting the economic downturn – freight traffic is down 4%.
Confusion over US tarifs
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.
