Ineltec 2024 returns as the leading meeting place for the Swiss electrical industry to present the latest trends and technologies at Messe Zürich on 11 and 12 September. With a newly designed format and an almost fully booked participation, the trade fair will become a centre for inspiration,

In November 2023, the cantonal planners from Aargau, Lucerne, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, St. Gallen, Thurgau, Zug and Zurich presented the innovative Metro-ROK 2050 spatial planning concept, which sets the course for the sustainable development of the Zurich metropolitan area in order to effectively

The Canton of Zurich's charging infrastructure funding programme has made considerable progress since its launch a year ago. Over 3,000 applications have been submitted and more than CHF 18 million in funding has been pledged for the installation of electric charging stations at car

The cantonal government of Zurich has launched the ‘Growth 2050’ project in order to be specifically prepared for the expected population growth of 450,000 people by 2050 and to develop strategic

Basel SBB station is facing challenges with regard to capacity bottlenecks, particularly in connection with the planned quarter-hourly S-Bahn service between Basel and Liestal from December 2025. Find out more about the planned investments and possible

From April 26 to May 5, 2024, the Central Swiss Spring Fair Luga will open its doors and present a fascinating special exhibition on the Lucerne through-station. A century project that will sustainably shape not only the Lucerne region but the entire Central

Juice is equipping its Juice Charge me 3 charging station with Wallee's payment system. Users of electric cars can pay with credit and debit cards as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Twint. The charging station can also be used by commercial

The city administration of Lucerne wants to free itself from fossil fuel consumption by 2035. As a first step, vehicles are to be converted to electricity. Subsequently, all properties are to be sustainably

The Board of Directors of SBB will propose Clara Millard Dereudre as a new member of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 24 April 2024. She will replace Alexandra Post, who is not standing for re-election due to the term limit. The Federal Council approved this proposal

Die Entwicklung des Gesamtverkehrskonzepts (GVK) für den Raum Baden und seine angrenzenden Gemeinden nimmt Gestalt an: Eine umfassende Lagebeurteilung und festgelegte Ziele markieren einen wesentlichen Fortschritt in der regionalen

On 1 February 2024, the Federal Office of Transport and the Federal Office for Spatial Development launched the consultation phase for the Sectoral Transport Plan, Underground Freight Transport section. This consultation gives the affected cantons the opportunity to comment on the planned Cargo

Following intensive revision, Isen AG, in close consultation with the canton of Uri and the municipalities of Seedorf and Isenthal, presents the latest developments for the revitalisation of the site of the former Cheddite explosives factory. The updated concept, which includes improvements in

The Smart Living Lab at the Fribourg branch of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) has a new head. Corentin Fivet specialises in the reuse of load-bearing

Das Regionale Gesamtverkehrs- und Siedlungskonzept 2025 (RGSK 2025) sowie das Agglomerationsprogramm der 5. Generation (AP5) in der Region seeland.biel/bienne unterliegen einer umfassenden Überarbeitung und öffentlichen Mitwirkung bis zum 11. März

Erich Ammann, member of the Board of Directors since 2018, will not stand for re-election at the 2024 Annual General Meeting after more than 35 years of outstanding work for the Schindler Group and will take his well-deserved

Zurich Airport met the economic and transport requirements in 2022. In terms of aircraft noise, it was below the guideline values. However, the Zurich cantonal government maintains the need for runway extensions in order to reduce complexity and increase

The timber construction company Hasslacher joins urb-x as a strategic partner. The young company from Basel-Landschaft develops innovative bicycle paths in a timber construction system. Together, the two partners want to recruit projects in

Implenia has been awarded two building construction projects in Germany. The construction and real estate company will realise two construction phases of an urban campus in Berlin and an office building in Essen. The contracts have a total volume of 100 million

The Zurich cantonal parliament has approved the extension of the runways at Zurich Airport with a narrow conservative majority. In doing so, the airport aims to increase the safety of air traffic. The Zurich Chamber of Commerce welcomes the decision. The electorate is likely to have the final

In order to cope with the expected population growth in the west and north of the city of Zurich, public transport will be further expanded. One of the focal points is the northern tram tangent to provide access to the urban development area in Zurich

The Switzerland Innovation Park Ost and the St.Gallen railway station have created the possibility for travellers to bridge waiting times at specially equipped workstations. The initiative thus meets the need for flexible

Die SBB hat der Arbeitsgemeinschaft IBD den Auftrag für den Bau des Tunnels Ligerz erteilt. Die Federführung innerhalb der Arbeitsgemeinschaft obliegt Implenia. Die Bau- und Immobilienfirma hat einen Anteil von 150 Millionen am Auftragsvolumen von 220 Millionen

A new mobility app brings together public transport, micromobility solutions and private carpooling. It was developed by a consortium with ZHAW participation and can be

SBB is planning to expand the railway line between Zurich and Winterthur on behalf of the federal government. This will make it possible to eliminate this bottleneck in the Swiss rail network and to realise the necessary expansion of services in urban and long-distance rail transport. The project

With the expansions of the "Bern West Performance Enhancement", SBB is creating more capacity for rail traffic in Switzerland, especially in the Bern area. For example, a tunnel and a new Europaplatz Nord stop are being built in Holligen. The project is now open to the

On behalf of the Swiss Confederation, SBB is planning to build a railway tunnel underneath the existing tracks at Gümligen in order to increase the capacity and timetable stability of rail traffic. The project will be open to the public from 1 May to 30 May

The municipal construction and traffic measures planned in connection with the "Zukunft Bahnhof Bern" (ZBB) project will be put on public display from 26 April 2023. The project approved by the voters in March 2021 has been revised in the Hirschengraben area based on several expert

The A2 and A14 have reached their capacity limits - the Lucerne bypass should ease the situation thanks to the expansion and adjustments on the A2 and A14 as well as two new tunnels, each with two

The extension of Basel SBB station has got off to a good start. After three months, the first bay of the temporary passerelle is in place. 119 of the total of 308 bored piles for the expansion of the track and platform facilities have been constructed. From the end of 2025, the extensions will

Lucerne will receive a through station in 2040 at the earliest, which will enable shorter travel and transfer times as well as more frequent timetables. In addition, the entire canton will benefit from an expansion of public