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Swiss Federal Railways to extend night train service trial in 2026

Swiss Federal Railways is adapting its national rail timetable on December 14 and plans to introduce a night train service on the Bern-Zurich-Winterthur route. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Federal Railways tested this night-time link on several weekends in spring and autumn, the CH-Media newspaper group reported on Monday. It is thought to be useful for leisure travellers and passengers with early departures from Zurich Airport. Federal Railways therefore plans to extend the trial in 2026. The night connections would be offered almost every Friday and Saturday night. The train departs from Winterthur at 1.40am and arrives in Bern at 3.04am. A night train leaves Bern at 3am and arrives in Winterthur at 4.32am. Air travellers arrive at Zurich Airport at 4.16am. Federal Railways is using the year-round trial to determine demand for night services and the exact routes on which they should run. They are also studying the cost-benefit ratio. For the new ... Full story here Are you the author?
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