Swiss SBB CEO Downplays Night Trains
A Swiss train driver described the challenges of urban routes, noting the need for frequent stops and maintaining concentration while remaining relaxed. The driver explained that signals, such as a dwarf signal indicating a clear path, are used to manage train movements. The process involves ensuring safety before starting, with no stressful elements but a need for focus. The CEO of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Wenzel Dückow, stated late last year that night trains are a niche product and do not pay off. Parliament had previously allocated 30 million Swiss francs for night trains, which was later reduced to 10 million, with an order given to SBB to establish a night train service.
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RTS La 1ere
“Il y a le fait qu'on doit s'arrêter plus souvent. Est-ce qu'il y a vraiment une difficulté ? Il y a le fait qu'on doit s'arrêter plus souvent.”
SRF 1 Switzerland
“The CEO of the SBB, Wenzel Dückow, stated late last year that night trains are a niche product, they don't pay off. Yes, but he just wants to keep saying it.”
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