US EditionAsbestos Alarm: Sbb Has to Check 400 Trains – that Costs Millions
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) will be inspecting more than 400 trains to detect the presence of asbestos and other harmful substances. The railway company has allocated nearly 5 million Swiss francs for these analyses and any necessary remediation work.
SBB has examined more than 400 trains for asbestos and other pollutants. In the coming years, the railway has planned almost 5 million Swiss francs for the analyses and possible renovations.
For the first time, the railway mentions figures on the vehicles concerned and on the costs. One affected train is the long-distance train EW IV. Picture: KEYSTONEThe railway mentions figures on the vehicles concerned and on the costs for the first time.Pascal Michel / ch mediaThe SBB has to examine over 400 trains in passenger transport on asbestos and other loads. "In the period between 2026 and 2030 several thousand samples are expected to be…
Because the carcinogenic substance is installed in trains that are still operating on the Swiss rail network, a specialized company is examining the vehicles.
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