The Association of Public Transport (APT) on Monday announced the target, compared to 2022 levels, for its rolling stock, infrastructure and buildings.
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Alpine nations aim for climate-neutral transport by 2050
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Eight countries have met in Switzerland to forge a plan towards net-zero emissions in passenger and freight transport in the Alps.
It also wants the country’s entire public transport network to be powered from renewable sources by 2040.
Trains, trams and buses will rely exclusively on environmentally-friendly technologies by this date, according to the plan.
“Public transport is part of the solution for Switzerland’s climate and energy goals. It is low in emissions and extremely energy efficient,” the APA stated.
Swiss voters to decide on country’s energy transition
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Should Switzerland achieve climate neutrality by 2050? On June 18 the Swiss people vote on the new climate law. What’s at stake?
Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?
Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?
Swiss town rejects surveillance cameras at train station
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Vevey does not want the station area to be monitored by cameras. In a vote held on Sunday, the population rejected a plan to install 44 cameras in the area in order to combat street dealing.
Palestine demo broken up at Israel-Switzerland basketball match
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Around 150 pro-Palestine activists tried to force their way into Switzerland's match against Israel at the U-19 World Cup in Lausanne.
Swiss foreign minister: ‘EU was only given what was necessary’
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After negotiating hard on the package deal with the European Union and finding a balance, Switzerland gave the EU only what was needed, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Saturday.
Passenger dies in helicopter crash on Swiss glacier
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A helicopter crashed in the Fusshörner region on the Oberaletsch Glacier in canton Valais on Saturday afternoon. The passenger in the helicopter, which was carrying three people, died.
Abbot of Saint-Maurice steps down following sex abuse report
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Jean Scarcella has decided to step down as Abbot of Saint-Maurice in the Swiss canton of Valais, the abbey announced on Saturday.
Philipp Matthias Bregy named new president of Centre Party
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Valais National Councillor Philipp Matthias Bregy is the new President of the Centre Party. The delegates elected him as the successor to Gerhard Pfister on Saturday in Bern without discussion.
Global call for active neutrality launched from Geneva
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A number of players have launched a worldwide appeal for active neutrality in Geneva at a time when the major powers are taking a tougher line. The city is competing with Vienna to attract an international congress on this issue in 2026.
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Swiss greenhouse gas emissions rose slightly in 2021
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Swiss greenhouse gas emissions amounted to 45.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2021, up 1.3 million on 2020 but down 18.2% on 1990.
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Construction is booming in the Swiss Alps, but not all of it is sustainable. Architecture critic Köbi Gantenbein wants to change this.
Switzerland saved less energy than hoped in winter 2022-2023
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While Switzerland largely met its goals to cut down on gas usage in winter 2022-2023, calls to save electricity were less well heeded.
Swiss cautiously satisfied about energy supply outlook
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While energy goals for winter 2022-2023 were met, the coming years will require similar efforts to ensure security of supply, officials say.
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