We make best possible use of the infrastructure currently available. However, expansion is essential for boosting the efficiency of the increasing rail freight traffic.
The following further developments and new service offers are planned:
From 2025.
Further development of wagonload transport and new city logistics service offers.
The wagonload transport network adapted to demand, in line with the Confederation’s support.
More capacity for general cargo transport by rail and initial bulk cargo transport into cities.
By 2030.
Introduction of automatic digital coupling and opening of the first of five high-capacity transshipment installations between Geneva and St. Gallen.
Freight services will have increasingly numerous and faster train paths available thanks to the 2025 and 2035 expansion steps.
From 2030.
Completion of the expansion steps in line with the strategic development programme (STEP).
20% more train paths for freight services on the core network and new express train paths on key routes.
End of general unavailability of freight train paths during peak times for passenger transport.
Switzerland-wide clock-face schedule for express freight trains running at up to 120 km/h.
IR/RE services and express freight trains to run at the same speed to provide attractive travel times.
More capacity, more attractive transport chains and more efficient wagon circulation schedules.
