
Zurich plans next-generation mobility
With an investment volume of around CHF 1.2 billion and almost 350 measures, the canton of Zurich is sending a strong signal for the future. The fifth-generation agglomeration programmes are intended to strengthen mobility, improve quality of life and better coordinate the development of

SBB continues to develop Basel
A new part of the city is being created on the former Wolf goods station in Basel. SBB is pressing ahead with the development of a mixed-use neighbourhood with around 600 flats and around 1,000 jobs. The first two new buildings have now been finalised and the site is being opened up for interim

3D data platform optimizes transport and infrastructure projects
iNovitas and Geoinfra Ingenieure have created a digital twin of the road network in the Zurich Oberland. They are making around 800 kilometers of roads available in a high-resolution 3D data platform. Interested planners and decision-makers can license the



More and more households are storing electricity
The demand for electricity storage systems in private households is increasing rapidly. But what advantages do battery storage systems really offer and when does the investment pay off? A powerful and forward-looking look at developments in the property and site development


Research into the preservation of bridges using artificial intelligence
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are working with SBB to find out how the maintenance and construction of bridges can be optimised using artificial intelligence. The aim of the project is to extend the service life of the structures and save

Test planning for urban space at Winterthur railway station
Winterthur's main railway station is about to undergo a comprehensive redesign. Up to 180,000 travellers a day are expected by 2050, which is why not only the station itself but also its surroundings need to be further developed. Test planning is now to clarify how public spaces, traffic routing

Preparations begin for harbour railway relocation in Basel
At the end of January, Basel-Stadt will begin preparatory work for the relocation of the harbour railway in order to create space for the urban development of the Klybeck and Kleinhüningen districts. The construction work will last until 2026 and is part of a comprehensive urban development

Automated public transport starts in the Furttal valley
The pilot project for automated vehicles in the canton of Zurich brings the future of public transport one step closer. In collaboration with SBB and the Furttal municipalities, an innovative service is being created for travelling to and from the railway station, which should strengthen rural

Overall transport concept 2040 for the Baden area
On 1 November 2024, the delegation of authorities for the overall transport concept (GVK) for the Baden area unanimously approved the 2040 package of measures. The comprehensive concept comprises around 50 coordinated individual measures to optimise rail, bus, road, pedestrian and bicycle

Partial covering of the A2 in Lucerne South
The partial overpasses of the A2 motorway in the Lucerne South area could reduce noise, create green spaces and connect neighbourhoods. At an event on 16 November 2024, the planning teams presented the current status and discussed prospects with the population and other interest

Discussion on guarantee of continued existence in aviation law
The aviationsuisse association welcomes the inclusion of the guaranteed flight times in the Federal Council's draft of the revised Aviation Act. The association, which represents the interests of users in the industry, emphasises its importance for the location. It is in favour of alternative fuels

New ultra-thin film for interference-free 5G and 6G
A research team from the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed an ultra-thin film that absorbs 99% of electromagnetic waves. This technology could significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of modern communication and radar systems and ensure interference-free

The fireproof future of energy storage
The innovative salt battery, originally developed for electric cars, is now a safe solution for supplying energy to critical infrastructures such as mobile phone antennas. Thanks to its longevity and safety, it is considered a pioneering solution - with the potential to one day supply entire

Schaffhausen 4th generation agglomeration programme
The final audit report from the Federal Office for Spatial Development on the "Schaffhausen 4th Generation Agglomeration Programme" confirms that the Schaffhausen region has significantly improved its overall transport system, with a focus on the modernisation of public transport and the promotion

FEDRO promotes electric mobility in Switzerland
The Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) is supporting the further development of electromobility in Switzerland by expanding fast-charging stations along the national roads. Five companies have been awarded the contract for the construction of charging hubs, which should significantly increase the density

Expansion of electromobility in Switzerland
Swiss Post and the agricultural cooperative fenaco are planning to set up a fast-charging network for e-cars using renewable electricity with a joint venture. The first 50 should be ready to go by mid-2025. A total of 300 locations with 1500 charging stations are