Lausanne station is currently approaching saturation point. The platforms cannot cope with 400-metre trains, nor are they wide enough. During peak traffic times, train access areas are at full capacity. In order to resolve this problem, we are working hard to improve travel comfort and harmonise connection times.

The top priorities for the new Lausanne rail station are:

• Improved safety.
• Improved travel comfort.
• Improved accessibility.

With a range of services and shopping facilities, the new Lausanne rail station will provide public transport users and the residents of Lausanne with a well-developed and attractive space.

• We are widening and extending platforms to 420 m to the west;
• We are removing one through track in order to widen platforms and access areas;
• We are building three new underpasses between 17 and 19 metres wide;
• We are improving access to trains and public spaces;
• We are coordinating with associated SBB projects (renewal of interlocking systems, standardising terminuses and fourth track between Lausanne and Renens);
• We are also coordinating with cantonal and municipal projects (Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts, M2/M3);
• We are working to integrate the station into the urban environment.
• Finally, we are creating a multimodal hub on and underneath the station forecourt to enable access to various forms of transport from the station: train, subway (M2, M3), bus, car and bicycle.

The estimated cost is CHF 1,255 million (± 20%)

The project is being funded by the Swiss Confederation (ZEB programme), the Canton of Vaud, the City of Lausanne and SBB Real Estate.