Freight train in Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

No more ‘noisy trains’ in Switzerland from next month

Freight train in Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Switzerland will enforce the ban on the use of railway wagons with cast iron brake blocks from 1 July. These trains are much noisier than those with composite brakes. Violators of the new rule should expect fines of up to 50,000 euros.

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Freight train in Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

No more ‘noisy trains’ in Switzerland from next month

Freight train in Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Switzerland will enforce the ban on the use of railway wagons with cast iron brake blocks from 1 July. These trains are much noisier than those with composite brakes. Violators of the new rule should expect fines of up to 50,000 euros.

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