The need for increased mobility has grown substantially around the world in the last century. Switzerland has a highly developed electrified public transport system (operating trains, buses and trams) that makes travel between its cities and between cities and rural areas easy and rapid. Switzerland’s public transport system is the most used of all Western European countries, and the Swiss rail system has the highest share of freight traffic. Public transport infrastructure therefore makes a huge contribution to the quality of life and sustainable development.
Switzerland wants to share the techniques and ideas it has developed on public transport with other nations by making available information about the incentives it offers, its infrastructure, maintenance plans, car-sharing schemes, pricing concepts and timetables. It can also provide insights into the long-term financial aspects of transport and funding plans to ensure high quality and sustainable solutions.