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While eating on trains is common, not all food choices are well-received by fellow passengers. Swiss transport companies and an etiquette expert clarify what is permitted and when a snack becomes an annoyance.
A police dog bit a suspect who was arrested along with another man at Wettingen AG train station for allegedly tampering with a ticket machine.
A woman in Switzerland drove her microcar into an S-Bahn train between Bern and Fribourg, causing an unusual scene. According to BLS, the railway operator, this action is not permitted.
A video of a cuddling couple in Malaysia has reignited debate over public displays of affection, while an Indian couple expressed shame over a countryman's behavior on a Swiss train. These incidents highlight varying cultural norms regarding public intimacy.
An Austrian man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for plotting an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The man was convicted of planning the attack with an accomplice.
Police in Switzerland have arrested a man who stabbed and wounded three people at a train station.
A comprehensive study by RTS has identified the most frequently overcrowded SBB train routes in Switzerland, revealing that the busiest lines are not necessarily the well-known Zurich-Bern corridor.
Stadler, a Swiss train manufacturer, has withdrawn its appeal against the Swiss Federal Railways, resolving a previous dispute between the entities.
Switzerland continues to lead among developed European countries for railway punctuality, surpassing EU nations. While Swiss railways maintain their high standards, some other countries are experiencing difficulties with train timeliness.
A 19-year-old Somali man was fatally injured by an electric shock at Erstfeld train station in Switzerland, marking the fifth such incident this year.
One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.
Christian Diewald, whose career began at age six, now serves as the CEO of Stadler Austria, a subsidiary of the internationally active Swiss train manufacturer.
A 45-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Switzerland after allegedly stabbing a 29-year-old man without provocation at Badischer Bahnhof.
An unknown man with a crest tattoo sexually harassed a 16-year-old girl on a train between Rheineck SG and Heerbrugg SG in Switzerland and remains at large despite video evidence.
Pigeons are reportedly trapped behind safety nets at Stadelhofen train station in Switzerland, with local bird welfare organizations describing the conditions at Swiss train stations as "unbearable."
A man has been arrested after stabbing three people at a Swiss train station in what authorities are calling an 'act of terror.' The incident prompted a swift response from law enforcement.
A train from Zurich to Lausanne was unable to depart due to overcrowding, forcing excess passengers to disembark. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is clarifying the rules regarding such incidents.
Peter Spuhler, CEO of Swiss train builder Stadler, discussed delivering over 200 trains to Austria and emphasized the need for Europe to ensure fair competition with Chinese manufacturers.
Swiss Railways (SBB) is offering the public a chance to send greeting messages to loved ones, which may be displayed on 50 screens at various Swiss train stations.
Train personnel in Switzerland are experiencing a rise in disrespectful and aggressive behavior from passengers, including insults, threats, and filming. The union is now taking action to address the issue.
Five hundred people were rescued from a train tunnel in Switzerland.
One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.
The renovation of a small train station near Müllheim and Wigoltingen in Switzerland is costing 16 million Swiss Francs, sparking questions from a local resident about the expenditure, which SBB explains.
Police arrested a 34-year-old Swiss man who confessed to spraying swastikas and Nazi symbols in red paint at several locations at Belp train station.
Travelers at various Swiss train stations are experiencing a nationwide outage of display boards due to a technical glitch, with SBB advising passengers to use their app or seek assistance from staff.
Authorities are investigating a stabbing incident at a Swiss train station as attempted murder, with details emerging about the perpetrator and victims.
Three people were wounded in a knife attack at a train station in Winterthur, Switzerland, with the perpetrator reportedly shouting "Allahu Akbar." Authorities are investigating the incident as a terrorist attack, and the suspect, a Turkish national with ties to Islamist circles, had recently been discharged from a psychiatric clinic.
A Swiss passenger with two children was threatened with removal from an overcrowded train by a conductor after being forced to sit on the stairs due to lack of space.
Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has withdrawn its complaint against a multi-billion franc order from SBB awarded to Siemens, accusing the Federal Administrative Court of injustice.
A Spanish worker in Switzerland, Felipe Hilario, received racist cards on a train for speaking loudly, with messages like 'Foreigner, shut up!'. The incident highlights growing xenophobia in Switzerland amid a national debate on migration.
Swiss train conductors are increasingly requesting photo identification in addition to tickets and railcards, a practice that is legally permissible but has drawn criticism for its justification.
Five hundred people were rescued from a train tunnel in Switzerland following an incident.
A train carrying around 80 people derailed following an avalanche on Monday morning