Marc Ribeli27.05.2025In 1975, the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) opened its first new route in a long time: the just under eight-kilometre-long Heitersberg line between Limmattal and Lenzburg. The new inter-city Swiss Express train became an eye-catching feature on this new stretch of railway.
Marc Ribeli22.06.2023During the Second World War, there was a massive expansion in land used for agriculture in Switzerland to counter food shortages and difficulties with importing. Land that had been allocated for railway line construction was used instead for growing potatoes during the war years.
Marc Ribeli07.01.2022The Hauenstein base tunnel was opened in January 1916. In the middle of World War I. The story of a trailblazing feat of engineering, achieved in tumultuous times.
Marc Ribeli06.12.2021In 1961, SBB brought the electric Trans-Europe Express train into operation. The TEE is still regarded as a symbol of luxury travel and technological advancement.
Marc Ribeli05.02.2021On 5 February 1971 a devastating fire broke out at Lucerne railway station, destroying large sections of the Art Nouveau building. It was the biggest railway station fire since the formation of SBB.
