Switzerland's public transport system, and in particular its rail network, has long been more than a means of getting from A to B – it is a defining feature of the country's identity. Born in the 19th century amid industrial expansion and alpine engineering ambition, Swiss railways became vital to connecting remote mountain regions with economic centres, ensuring mobility across linguistic and cultural divides.
Today, Switzerland boasts one of the most efficient, punctual, and integrated public transport systems in the world. Trains not only link cities and villages with precision, but they also embody the country’s values: environmental responsibility, public service, and technical excellence. The Swiss trains winding through dramatic alpine landscapes have become cultural icons – symbols of balance between innovation and tradition.
Whether for daily commuters, schoolchildren, or tourists, public transport in Switzerland reflects a collective investment in accessibility, cohesion, and sustainable living.
#graubünden #grischa #uri #alps #trains #transportation #SwissTrains
“Why isn’t our air travel system working at all?
Glad you asked. The answer is Trump.”
https://defector.com/if-youre-stuck-at-an-airport-right-now-its-because-trump-fucked-you
@heidilifeldman Was it not a good idea for the #StableGenius #POTUS (and #Putin puppet) #DonaldTheDeplorable #Trump to appoint #SeanDuffy (a former #Lumberjack ) as Secretary of the #UnitedStates Department of #Transportation ? 🤔
The #Kremlin LOVES the results of that decision by Agent #Krasnov. ✅
#Resist the #Trump #kakistocracy and #TrumpRussiaCollusion.
#Trump #Transportation Secy Sean Duffy warned Friday the government could force airlines to cut up to 20% of #flights if the #shutdown did not end as US airlines on Friday scrambled to make unprecedented #GovernmentImposed reductions.
#OrchestratedShutdown #FAA #labor #travel
https://www.reuters.com/business/american-airlines-warns-problems-faa-flight-cuts-increase-2025-11-07/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement
Tech companies have plenty of bad ideas they say will improve transportation — but the car remains a menace.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @BrooklynSpoke and @sgoodyear to discuss the many ways cars harm society and why that must change.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/301_why_we_need_a_war_on_cars_w_doug_gordon_and_sarah_goodyear
#Trump #Transportation Secy Sean Duffy warned Friday the government could force airlines to cut up to 20% of #flights if the #shutdown did not end as US airlines on Friday scrambled to make unprecedented #GovernmentImposed reductions.
#OrchestratedShutdown #FAA #labor #travel
https://www.reuters.com/business/american-airlines-warns-problems-faa-flight-cuts-increase-2025-11-07/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement
Tech companies have plenty of bad ideas they say will improve transportation — but the car remains a menace.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @BrooklynSpoke and @sgoodyear to discuss the many ways cars harm society and why that must change.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/301_why_we_need_a_war_on_cars_w_doug_gordon_and_sarah_goodyear
A new, regional hydrogen fuel cell aviation network in Norway aims to serve as a model for the EU and beyond.
#fuelcells #hydrogen #h2 #aviation #aircraft #fuelcellaircraft #zeroemissionaircraft #evotl #electricaircraft #greenhydrogen #fuel #energy #transportation #sustainability #saf
Liziba Monorail Station, where the #trains go through a residential building! 🚈 (Which do you think came first? The answer: Both the station and the #building were actually constructed together!) Chongqing, #China.
#Train #Transit #Transportation #PublicTransit #Rail #Railway #Architecture #Buildings #City #Cityscape #Urban #UrbanPlanning #UrbanPhotography #Landscape #Travel #TravelPhotography #Photo #Photography #MobilePhotography #ShotoniPhone
'This is the big one' – tech firms bet on electrifying rail
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czdjg92y00no
#HackerNews #technews #electrification #railinnovation #sustainability #transportation
The dominant EV industry China has built for decades gives its autonomous-vehicle companies a potential advantage over Waymo and U.S. hopefuls. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/27/tech/china-robotaxis-waymo-driverless-cars/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #china #waymo #driverlesscars #electricvehicles #taxis #transportation #baidu #dubai #weride #apollogo #tech
Silicon Valley wants to make cities more efficient by taking away anything that makes them enjoyable.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @jomc to discuss why robotaxis and delivery bots aren’t solving any real problems with transport and cities.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/299_silicon_valley_doesnt_know_what_makes_a_good_city_w_joanne_mcneil
#tech #robotaxi #selfdriving #transportation #cities #urbanism
My first book is out in paperback! I shared some thoughts on ROAD TO NOWHERE now that it’s been out for a few years, and despite what I might have worried when I was writing it, it remains as relevant as ever.
Grab a copy for yourself!
https://www.disconnect.blog/p/my-first-book-is-out-in-paperback
#books #tech #transport #transportation #selfdriving #uber #tesla #elonmusk
My first book is out in paperback! I shared some thoughts on ROAD TO NOWHERE now that it’s been out for a few years, and despite what I might have worried when I was writing it, it remains as relevant as ever.
Grab a copy for yourself!
https://www.disconnect.blog/p/my-first-book-is-out-in-paperback
#books #tech #transport #transportation #selfdriving #uber #tesla #elonmusk
Yes, and your city should, too. Modern signal controllers have obsoleted the need for right turn on red.
🚨 The paperback version of ROAD TO NOWHERE is out today!
Silicon Valley promised it would make transport better for everyone; their initiatives delivered nothing of the sort, while delaying real solutions.
Get your copy: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2795-road-to-nowhere
#book #newbook #transport #mobility #transportation #uber #elonmusk
🚨 The paperback version of ROAD TO NOWHERE is out today!
Silicon Valley promised it would make transport better for everyone; their initiatives delivered nothing of the sort, while delaying real solutions.
Get your copy: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2795-road-to-nowhere
#book #newbook #transport #mobility #transportation #uber #elonmusk
“Anything we do that is not optimizing getting people out of cars and getting them to a bus stop, or allowing them to walk from their neighborhood to a school with their kids, or do a #bikeBus, or ride, walk & roll around [#Portland] — If we are not prioritizing that —then every other little piddly, marginal thing we do for the climate is much less important, because most of our emissions come from automobiles… and I think it’ll save us money in the long run.” 🎯 💯 #ClimateAction #transportation
“Anything we do that is not optimizing getting people out of cars and getting them to a bus stop, or allowing them to walk from their neighborhood to a school with their kids, or do a #bikeBus, or ride, walk & roll around [#Portland] — If we are not prioritizing that —then every other little piddly, marginal thing we do for the climate is much less important, because most of our emissions come from automobiles… and I think it’ll save us money in the long run.” 🎯 💯 #ClimateAction #transportation
Is it possible to "fund safety" in #transportation if you can't first move the default away from the idea that "austerity" means maintaining five car lanes with no bike lanes or sidewalks? Those car lanes aren't free to maintain, let alone with $3M in stop light hardware at every intersection, but an agency with ~$4B annual budget can't change it without more money? The gas tax is bringing less per-mile revenue than it costs to keep all of this as-is, that's the whole problem. #defundDOTs