Network Access.
In order to operate on our track network* as an RU, you need a track access permit, safety certification from the Federal Office of Transport and a track access agreement with us as infrastructure manager (IM).
Please note the sub-page on vehicle utilisation under your safety certificateThe track access agreement is used to govern the business relationship between you as RU and us as IM. It is a standard agreement.
The key components of the agreement are:
- SBB’s General Terms and Conditions for the use of railway infrastructure (GTC-IM)
- the Network Statement
- the IM’s List of Infrastructure Services
- Track Access Agreement (sample SBB Infrastructure) (in German) (PDF, 94 KB)Link opens in new window. (PDF, 94 KB)This document is not barrier-free.
- Track Access Agreement (sample Sensetalbahn AG) (in German) (PDF, 100 KB)Link opens in new window. (PDF, 100 KB)This document is not barrier-free.
- Track Access Agreement (sample Hafenbahn Schweiz AG) (in German) (PDF, 98 KB)Link opens in new window. (PDF, 98 KB)This document is not barrier-free.
- Amendment to Appendix 1 (Point of contact of the RU)Link opens in new window.
- IMs overview map (PDF, 2.2 MB)Link opens in new window. (PDF, 2.2 MB)This document is not barrier-free.
- GTC-IMLink opens in new window.
The terms of use and track access for our track network are published in the form of the European Network Statement. Each timetable year has its own Network Statement.