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The representatives of Switzerland and the European Union (EU) met on June 26, 2026, in Bern for the semi-annual meeting of the Joint Land Transport Committee. The discussions focused on safety measures in rail freight transport and the transit fee for motorized transit traffic decided by Switzerland.
Swiss Safety Measures in Rail Freight Transport
The meeting served to exchange information and deepen existing relationships in the transport sector. The Swiss delegation, led by Christa Hostettler, Director of the Federal Office of Transport (BAV), presented the measures taken after the accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel to ensure safety in rail freight transport. Switzerland reaffirmed its commitment to a solution at the European level to improve safety in rail transport.
Transit Fee for Transit Traffic
Another topic was the planned transit fee for vehicles entering Switzerland from a neighboring country and continuing to another neighboring country without a longer stay. This fee, which does not apply to commercial passenger and freight transport, was approved by the Federal Assembly. Various factors such as traffic volume and time of day will be considered in the collection of the fee.
The meeting was chaired by Kristian Schmidt, Director for Land Transport at the European Commission. The discussions highlighted the ongoing cooperation between Switzerland and the EU in the field of land transport and the efforts to enhance safety and efficiency in the transport sector.
