June 20, 2026
Bundesrat will weiter Fördergeld für die Bahn. The Federal Council wants to continue providing subsidies for rail. Le Conseil fédéral souhaite maintenir les subventions en faveur du rail.

Rail Freight Transport

The Federal Government Is Buying Time for the Shift to Rail

It’s a familiar pattern. The federal government misses its modal shift target and responds with money rather than courage. Extending the subsidy program through 2035 is therefore the right move, but it doesn’t go far enough.
Verkehr ’45 im Überblick mit Bahnausbau, Nationalstrassen, Agglomerationsverkehr und Finanzierung der Schweiz. Transport ’45 at a glance: rail expansion, national highways, urban area traffic, and financing in Switzerland. Aperçu de « Transports ’45 » : développement du réseau ferroviaire, routes nationales, trafic d’agglomération et financement en Suisse.

Special Feature “Transport ’45”

Transport ’45: An Overview of Switzerland’s Major Transportation Program Through 2045

“Transport ’45” is Switzerland’s major transportation program. It brings together plans for the expansion of rail and road infrastructure through 2045. For the first time, both modes of transportation are included in a single proposal. This overview guides you through all the key elements. From here, you can access all the in-depth information.
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