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49 photos
updated : 2022-09-10
Switzerland's railways traditionally used motor coaches coupled to trailers in preference to EMUs but that has now changed and multiple units are rapidly taking over the operation of all types of passenger train, from suburban and local workings to InterCity and international expresses.
Motor Coaches
77 photos
updated : 2022-09-09
Swiss railways have traditionally used motor coaches and trailers instead of proper EMUs but that has changed in recent years and multiple units are now in fashion. The motor coach category includes the motor luggage vans used by the MGB and ZB, which are locomotives in all but name.
Electric Locos
424 photos
updated : 2022-09-09
There's very little of Switzerland's railway system that isn't electrified and electric locos can still be found on many passenger services as well as freight. Many different types of electric loco can be seen, Swiss and foreign owned, private and state owned, standard and narrow gauge.
Loco Hauled Passengers
308 photos
updated : 2022-09-09
Locomotive hauled passenger trains are still reasonably common in Switzerland although multiple units are steadily making inroads. In addition to InterCity and other long distance trains, there are also loco hauled passengers on several metre gauge lines and at least one narrow gauge rack line.
Preserved
4 photos
updated : 2022-09-06
The Swiss are enthusiastic about railways and many locomotives and other items of rolling stock are retained by railways after their normal withdrawal dates or preserved by private individuals or preservation groups. Some locos are kept in working order for special trains or regular excursions.
Diesel Locos
5 photos
updated : 2016-08-25
Switzerland is well known for its electric railways but there are still sidings and short branches that aren't wired and trains occasionally have to be rescued when the power fails. As a result, there is a requirement for diesel locos but nothing particularly impressive. Tunnel firefighting trains are also diesel worked.
Switzerland is famed the world over for its beautiful alpine scenery and its excellent, punctual and well connected transport system. The railways are a real delight with a huge variety of gauges, railway companies, locomotives and liveries all running through the picturesque Swiss landscape.
