{"id":17447,"date":"2026-03-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gruzingeo.com\/the-results-of-swiss-sbb-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T00:00:00","slug":"the-results-of-swiss-sbb-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gruzingeo.com\/ka\/the-results-of-swiss-sbb-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The results of Swiss SBB in 2025."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) reported an annual profit of CHF 496m (EUR 510m) for 2025, up from CHF 275m a year earlier, as average daily ridership reached a record 1.43 million passengers. Punctuality in passenger services improved to 94.1%, compared with 93.2% in 2024.<\/p>\n

One-off effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

SBB stated that around half of the profit stemmed from one-off effects, primarily linked to a reduction in pension liabilities. These accounting effects did not generate cash flow and therefore did not contribute to debt reduction. On an operational basis, performance was in line with the previous year.<\/p>\n

Higher passenger volumes increased revenue in passenger transport, offset by rising operating and maintenance costs, higher energy consumption and lower freight revenue. SBB Real Estate delivered what the company described as a solid result.<\/p>\n

Net debt fell to CHF 11.3bn (EUR 11.6bn) from CHF 12.1bn, supported by an CHF 850m federal capital injection to compensate for pandemic-related revenue losses in long-distance transport and by cost-control measures. SBB stated that debt levels remain too high and that medium-term annual operating profit of around CHF 500m is required to finance investments in rolling stock and energy facilities.<\/p>\n

Punctuality despite construction sites<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"The
SBB<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite more than 20,000 construction sites across the network, punctuality reached its highest level to date. SBB attributed this to timetable adjustments in western Switzerland and the bundling of works during major closures. During 2025, around 1,600 additional trains were operated for special events.<\/p>\n

Security and cross-border delays remain operational challenges. SBB reported an increase in violent incidents against staff and a rise in cyberattacks. The company has expanded transport police presence, introduced body cameras and invested in cybersecurity resilience.<\/p>\n

Passenger satisfaction rose to 80 out of 100 points, compared with 79.2 in 2024. Weekend and international services to more than 120 destinations recorded growing demand.<\/p>\n

SBB employs 35,770 staff, compared with 35,569 full-time equivalents in 2024. Recruitment in recent years has focused on operational roles, including locomotive drivers and train crew, while some non-essential positions are being reduced.<\/p>\n

Less satisfaction in cargo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Customer satisfaction at SBB Cargo Switzerland declined to 65 points from 67.6, reflecting the ongoing restructuring and pricing adjustments.<\/p>\n

Freight transport restructuring continued during 2025. The federal government is providing temporary support for single wagonload traffic, while customers are expected to pay cost-covering prices. SBB is contributing through investments and cost reductions. The first combined transport service on the north\u2013south axis under the Suisse Cargo Logistics mandate began operating at the start of 2026, and service agreements for single wagonload traffic were signed with the federal government. The number of jobs affected by the restructuring is due to be clarified in spring 2026.<\/p>\n

\"The
SBB Cargo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Transport \u201945 railway expansion programme<\/strong><\/p>\n

In January 2026, the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications published key parameters for the \u201cTransport \u201945\u201d railway expansion programme. SBB supports prioritisation of projects and emphasises that expansion must be phased and aligned with maintenance funding. The company underlined that preserving and renewing existing infrastructure, alongside digitalisation, is essential to ensure future network capacity and reliability.<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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