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Zurich–Munich EuroCity services curtailed today as German track works overrun
Track works in southern Germany mean select Zurich–Munich EuroCity trains are cancelled on 12 October, with buses bridging the Lindau–Munich gap and adding up to 40 minutes. Business travellers should recheck itineraries or reroute via Stuttgart.
Swiss section of Great St. Bernard Tunnel to install 1,000 solar panels
Tunnel du Grand-St-Bernard SA will fit 1,000 solar panels on the Swiss side of the Great St. Bernard Tunnel, covering 7,000 m² and supplying about half of the tunnel’s annual power needs. The CHF 2 million project, due for completion in 2027, will cut energy costs, lower the corridor’s carbon footprint and let operators market greener transit to freight clients. Construction will not interrupt traffic flow.
Engineering Works Cancel Cross-Border Trains on Zurich–Munich Route from 12 October
SBB has cancelled all EuroCity services between Lindau and Munich on 12 October due to German track works and warns of extended journey times and further cancellations until 6 November. Swiss companies should reroute travellers, allow extra buffers for flight connections and verify whether corporate travel policies cover replacement transport.
Night closure on A1 diverts Lausanne–Geneva traffic between Bernex and Perly
The A1 west-bound lane between Bernex and Perly will close from 22:15 tonight until 04:45 tomorrow for resurfacing. While timed to minimise impact, the shutdown affects airport pick-ups and late-evening freight runs on Switzerland’s busiest motorway.
Five-kilometre queue at Gotthard south portal stalls northbound traffic
On 11 October a 5.47-km queue formed at the Gotthard tunnel’s south portal, adding nearly an hour to north-bound journeys while south-bound traffic flowed freely. The congestion, managed via ramp closures and a temporary hard-shoulder bypass, underscores the vulnerability of the key Swiss-Italian freight artery during weekend peaks.
France Extends Internal Border Checks with Switzerland Until 30 April 2027
France has formally notified the EU that it will continue internal border controls—including along its border with Switzerland—from 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. While crossings remain open, travellers should expect spot checks and possible delays. Swiss employers of cross-border workers should update commute guidelines and ensure staff carry proper ID.
Cross-border daily brief: minimal queues and 737 new Swiss job ads for frontaliers
Early-morning monitoring on 11 October showed border waits under ten minutes at all crossings, competitive Italian fuel prices and 737 fresh Swiss job vacancies for cross-border workers. The snapshot suggests smooth Monday commutes and a still-buoyant Swiss labour market for foreign talent.