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Immersion in the nerve centers that coordinate train traffic on the Swiss rail network 24/7.
Regulation
Blog - Operations
Discover the behind-the-scenes of railway operations: planning, regulation, traffic management and network optimization
Railway Operations
Explore the complex art of running thousands of trains every day in Switzerland. From planning to emergency situations, discover the jobs and challenges of railway operations.
Operations Articles
Planning
Planning clockface timetables
How timetables are built to optimize connections and maximize network efficiency.
Emergency
Emergency situation management
Protocols and strategies for maintaining service during breakdowns, bad weather or network incidents.
Training
Train driver training
The complete path to becoming a train driver: theoretical training, practical experience and certification.
Efficiency
Optimizing energy consumption
Operating strategies to reduce energy consumption while maintaining service quality.
Logistics
Freight traffic coordination
The art of making passenger and freight trains coexist on a saturated network.
Planning
Timetables, capacities and service optimization
10 articlesRegulation
Traffic control and real-time management
8 articlesEmergencies
Incident management and contingency plans
6 articlesCareers
Professions and training in operations
7 articles