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France to reinstate border checks with Switzerland from 1 November 2026
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Cable-fire sabotage shuts Yverdon–Lausanne rail link; SBB deploys 20 replacement buses
A suspected arson attack on 9 October burnt through signalling cables near Éclépens, halting trains on the Yverdon–Lausanne line. SBB expects normal operations to resume early on 11 October after deploying 20 buses and extensive staff support. The disruption affects holiday traffic and Monday business travellers, highlighting the vulnerability of key Swiss rail arteries.
Edelweiss Zurich–Split Flight Diverts to Venice, Cancelling Service and Stranding Passengers
A weather-radar failure forced Edelweiss flight WK 438 from Zurich to Split to turn back and land in Zurich on 10 October. With no spare aircraft, the airline cancelled the service, triggering overnight delays and potential EU 261 compensation claims. The case highlights how limited spare capacity at Swiss hubs can quickly translate into wider mobility disruptions for business travellers.
Blog Post Explains How Switzerland’s 2026 B & L Permit Quotas Affect UAE Professionals
A new Cosmos Immigration blog targets UAE professionals, explaining how Switzerland’s fixed 2026 quota of 8,500 B and L work permits operates and what evidence employers must file. It stresses that labour-market tests, not the numerical cap, usually decide outcomes and gives realistic processing timelines for HR teams planning Swiss assignments.
Gotthard Tunnel queues top 5 km on south portal as holiday traffic peaks
South-bound delays at the Gotthard Tunnel surpassed 50 minutes on 10 October 2026, while north-bound traffic also slowed. Police closed the Göschenen entrance and opened the CUPRA hard-shoulder lane south of Quinto to manage flows. The jam underscores the chronic capacity limits on Switzerland’s main north–south corridor and signals potential knock-on effects for freight schedules.