From Geneva to Berne in 12 Minutes!
From Berne to Zürich in 12 Minutes!
SwissMetro-NG is a politically neutral non-profit association (NG = New Generation)
CO2 Neutral – Efficient – Comfortable – Safe – Quiet – Affordable – Sustainable
A Vision for Switzerland
Underground with ultra-fast speed through Switzerland
SwissMetro-NG is a modern, sustainable transportation system, which will connect the urban centres of Switzerland without diminishing the charm and beauty of the picturesque landscapes and historical cities. It supplements the existing railways and highways and eliminates the present overcrowding. It also fulfils the requirements of the 21st Century (CO2, energy efficiency, sustainability, etc.). SwissMetro-NG eliminates the resistances instead of fighting them by burning fuel. Ultra-fast (supersonic) speeds become possible, sustainable and economically feasible.
Our railway network and motorways are already overcrowded. The capacity cannot be increased without negatively impacting our landscapes and cities. Air transport is unsuitable for Swiss intercity travel and Hyperloop is also not a solution (inadequate capacity, inadequate safety, landscape , expropriations).
Possible Networks
Connecting the important Swiss cities and regions
The network can be constructed in steps. Travel times are reduced significantly. Connections to smaller cities are also possible. In this way we bring Swiss regions closer together and at the same time we preserve their cultural diversity.
Step 2: Network with dual tracks on the main lines (thick Lines) and single tracks to connect the South.
Step 3: This is how the fully developed network could look like.
(include additional regions, connect on to neighbouring countries, increase in capacity).
(single track = thin lines, double track = thick lines)