Switzerland invests in French and Italian infrastructure: ‘it’s our duty’

Published on 13-05-2022 at 16:13

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Switzerland aims to extend its infrastructure investments in France and Italy, targeting rail lines and terminals. In France, it is working with the government to define the size and type of investment on the Wörth-Strasbourg line. As for Italy, the Swiss look at co-financing the extension of the Lötschberg-Simplon line and the construction of the new Milano Smistamento terminal.

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Tags: France, Hupac Group, Italy, Milan, Rhine-Alpine Corridor, Swiss modal shift, Switzerland

Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

2 comments op “Switzerland invests in French and Italian infrastructure: ‘it’s our duty’”

bönström bönström|14.05.22|03:32

However currently “international standard”, no longer is sufficient.
All global devices, by air and by sea upgrade, for lower costs. The “last mile” device upgrades, for meeting with demands of ware owners, that call for “On Time” deliveries, etc. (For majority now the on road trucks is the single available high quality alternative, up to 1000 km from port.)
32,5 ton safely sustainable axial load, etc. now should be min., etc. Noise, Symptom of low track quality, no longer is acceptable, etc.

Pradeep|25.05.22|08:21

PKSG WORK PROFILE https://www.linkedin.com/in/pradeep-kr-singh-g-81427b31 is from India. Where skywalks require public & material transport across a population of 1300 million living in 650 districts of India. It enjoys today’s global tourism, Divine & Health visits that existed with 5000 years old civilization. Today under leadership of PM MODI the Non Residents Indians will boost the work viability with Investment. How about a good exchange of work & resources?