Swiss Federal Railways reports record passenger numbers in 2025

The Swiss Federal Railways carried a record 1.43 million passengers in 2025. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Despite work underway at some 20,000 construction sites, punctuality on the network improved slightly, and the company says the overhaul of its freight business “remains on track”. Last year, 94.1% of trains arrived on time, up from 93.2% in 2024, the Federal Railways said on Wednesday. The company credits the improvement to the new timetable introduced in French‑speaking Switzerland and to grouping maintenance work into planned network shutdowns. + Swiss Federal Railways reports record punctuality in 2025 While demand has risen, so too have operating, maintenance and energy costs. The Federal Railways has also reported a drop in revenue from its freight business. The company posted a profit of CHF496 million ($602 million), almost double the CHF275 million recorded in 2024. However, it says the increase is down to “one-off positive effects” and ...