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What is the future for single wagonload traffic in Switzerland?

Published on 26-08-2022 at 09:10

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Last week, Swiss Federal Councilor Simonetta Sommaruga held a speech at the General Assembly of the Association of Shipping Business and Logistics VAP. Sommaruga claimed that rail freight transportation is no longer economically viable when it comes to larger areas, especially when it comes to single wagonload traffic. In her speech, she highlighted that Switzerland is at a turning point when it comes to rail freight transportation.

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Tags: SBB, SBB Cargo, single wagonload traffic, Switzerland

Author: Marco Raimondi

Marco Raimondi is an editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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What is the future for single wagonload traffic in Switzerland? | RailFreight.com

What is the future for single wagonload traffic in Switzerland?

Published on 26-08-2022 at 09:10

SBB Cargo Shuttle. Rob Dammers/Wikimedia Commons

Last week, Swiss Federal Councilor Simonetta Sommaruga held a speech at the General Assembly of the Association of Shipping Business and Logistics VAP. Sommaruga claimed that rail freight transportation is no longer economically viable when it comes to larger areas, especially when it comes to single wagonload traffic. In her speech, she highlighted that Switzerland is at a turning point when it comes to rail freight transportation.