Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The famous Swiss system of consulting widely on political issues is now bringing public transport users – local, regional and national – the chance to have their say in the new schedules for 2010/2011. The “projet d’horaire” web site, in German, French and Italian, provides the current schedules for all transport systems, […]
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Easter traffic: where mortals fear to tread, some fly over or take trains
Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The traditional Easter weekend north-south highway traffic jams have started, but initial reports are that they are less onerous than some years, with a mere 3km backup at the St Gotthard tunnel, heading south, late Thursday afternoon, 9 April. Trains and planes nevertheless are preparing for heavy crowds. TCS, the Swiss automobile […]
Switzerland tells Cisalpino to get trains back on schedule
Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The Swiss Transport Office (STO) has told Cisalpino it can continue to operate the Switzerland-Italy train line, but that it must ensure it takes measures promptly to ensure that the trains run on time. The company has been plagued by delays in recent months. The STO in January warned the company […]
Swiss train travels with Tara: The Goms/Conche Valley
Other Train travels with Tara Click on images to view larger Introduction: This is part of a series of mini-travel photo stories on Switzerland that will run for several weeks. A very special 16-year-old named Tara takes the train on Saturdays or Sundays to explore the country where she has grown up. Her mother, GL […]
Basel, Bern, Zurich: cheerful traveler guide takes you further
We have just added information to the Cheerful traveler guides, on traveling to and around in Basel, Bern and Zurich. They’re designed for people who live in the Lake Geneva region and travel to other Swiss cities for business or pleasure, but visitors to Switzerland will also find them helpful. We’re in the process of […]