Swiss parliament passes 2027 relief package with public transport cuts

According to Pro Bahn Schweiz, funding for public transport falls by about CHF 398 million over 2027–2029 (the Federal Council had originally planned cuts of over CHF 1 billion), including CHF 59.2 million less for cross-border rail passenger services; the Rail Infrastructure Fund also loses about CHF 200 million.

Parliament has passed the 2027 relief package; the National Council cleared the last differences with the Council of States on 17 March 2026. According to Pro Bahn Schweiz, spending on public transport falls by about CHF 398 million over 2027 to 2029, whereas the Federal Council had originally wanted to cut more than CHF 1 billion; the Rail Infrastructure Fund would also lose about CHF 200 million. The association particularly criticises the removal of CHF 59.2 million for cross-border rail passenger services. (LOK Report, 20 Mar 2026; second source: Swiss Federal Department of Finance)