Switzerland to Enhance Rail Services: Over 300 Additional Trains for Special Occurrences in 2025
Let's Get Rolling!
Listen up, folks, 'cause SBB's got some juicy news for you this fine day! With a whole bunch of special services on the horizon, get ready to catch more rides on regular trains. Why, you ask? Well, SBB's gonna beef up those babies with extra cars or compositions to give your tush a comfier seat. But what's thelowdown on these events, you might wonder?
First off, mark your calendars for the Eurovision Song Contest from May 13th to 17th in Basel. With 85 trains into service for this bash, you best believe it'll be smooth sailing to the show. Then, there's the UEFA Women's Championship (aka Women's Euro) from July 2nd to the 27th at various Swiss cities – Bern, Geneva, Sion, Thun, Basel, Lucerne, St. Gallen, and Zürich. SBB's gonna put around 300 additional trains into action for these cities.
As if that ain't enough, grab your festival hats, as SBB's got special trains lined up for a bunch of annual events, like the Federal Gymnastics Festival in Lausanne, the Swiss Federal Wrestling Festival, and the Alpine Games in Mollis (GL). In total, SBB's shootin' for a whopping 1,600 additional trains this year!
So, buckle up, 'cause extras trains will roll out for other shindigs like the Street Parade in Zurich, Swiss Skills in Bern, and various open-air concerts and festivals.
Now, wonderin' if there'll be any cheap deals on these tickets? For some events like the Women's EURO, the ticket to the event'll serve as your train ticket from any station in Switzerland. The same goes for the Wrestling Festival and the Alpine Games.
Oh, and a heads up: Some searches mention infrastructure upgrades and events in the rail sector, but they don't reveal specific info about extra trains for events. To get the scoop on train routes, hit up the official SBB website or chat with their customer service for the most accurate info.
Peep game, people! Keep your eyes peeled for all those extra trains and grab your tickets for a swell time. Cheers!
[1] Expansion plans for Zürich Stadelhofen station: [2] End of "Rolling Highway" service: [3] Rail modernization works:
[1] In the realm of transportation, SBB is planning to enhance Zürich Stadelhofen station with potential expansions, adding to the public-transit improvement in the city.
[2] In a noticeable change in the industry, SBB has announced the end of the "Rolling Highway" service, with implications for the overall transportation flow in Switzerland.
[3] As part of the ongoing rail modernization works, finance plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation of these projects, contributing to the development and growth of the transportation sector in Switzerland.
