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With the closure of the whole of Switzerland, public transport experienced unprecedented poverty last month. The federal government suggested that unnecessary travel be avoided. SBB, PostBus and any regional transportation company restricted their schedules accordingly. Until now
With the first relaxation of the Federal Council, public transport will also increase. SBB and the Zurich Transport Association (ZVV) want to gradually return to normal business hours starting on April 27.
For SBB spokesperson Reto Schärli, it is clear: “Getting started is more complicated than reducing supply.” In a Skype interview with Blick TV, he says: “The biggest expansion of the calendar will take place on May 11.” Until then, there will also be a concept of protection for travelers and employees, says Schärli.
But how do public transport companies start on the 27th? First, the Intercity starts again from Zurich via Freiburg to Geneva. On the same day, trains between Zurich and Lucerne leave every half hour. The Interregio connects the Zurich, Weinfelden route to Constance again. Trains run every half hour between Geneva and Annemasse and between Bern and Olten.
Postbus returns to normal from May 11
In the S-Bahn area, the ZVV only stopped those trains that were used to relieve stress during commuter times. Now accept your offer again. Starting April 27, the S19 will be operational again, the S4 and S10 will follow on May 4.
The Lake Zurich and Oberland Transport Authority (VZO) and bus operations at Zurich Airport are expected to resume normal operation in late April. Trams and buses in the city of Zurich from May 4.
Postbus, however, takes a little longer. The reduced hours apply until May 10, the company writes. However, from May 11, it will return to the road according to the usual schedule. Exceptions are night courses and purely tourist trips.
No night trains yet
SBB also continues without night trains. Shipping on Lake Zurich remains largely restricted Cable cars have also not been affected by the relaxation.
It is still unknown how commuters will behave on trains starting April 27. If they have to wear masks, like in neighboring Austria. SBB and Postauto are currently working on a security concept.
Because one thing is clear: as soon as schools reopen and sell individual stores again, the two-meter distance by public transport can hardly be maintained. Consequently, companies recommend continuing to avoid unnecessary travel. (hah)
