2026: Fewer EC trains between Domodossola and Milan.

In Italy, the four-metre corridor between Domodossola and Milan will continue to be upgraded at least until the end of 2028, benefiting transalpine freight traffic. Therefore, also in 2026, as in previous years, one fewer train per direction will run from Monday to Friday between Basel–Bern–Milan and Geneva–Brig–Milan.

07 June 2026 to 25 July 2026: Engineering works between Domodossola and Milano Centrale.

Due to engineering works between Domodossola and Milano, EC trains are cancelled on this section. Replacement buses operate between Geneva and Milano Centrale, stopping in Martigny.

26 June 2026 to 26 July 2026: Engineering works between Iselle di Trasquera and Milano Centrale.

Due to engineering works between Iselle di Trasquera and Milano Centrale, EC trains operate only as far as Brig. Shuttle trains run between Brig and Iselle di Trasquera. From Iselle di Trasquera, replacement buses operate either directly to Milano Centrale or with a change in Domodossola. Between Geneva and Milano Centrale, replacement buses operate with a stop in Martigny.

3 November 2025 to early 2027: Construction work between Basel and Basel St. Johann.

Construction work between Basel SBB and Basel St. Johann will lead to cancellations of certain TER200 services between Saint-Louis and Basel SBB from 3 November 2025 until early 2027. In Saint-Louis, connections from TER100 to TER200 services are provided. For various TGV services, changes to stops as well as longer travel times will result in earlier departures or later arrivals in Zurich HB and Basel SBB.

In 2026, a total of seven full closures are planned on the weekends of 31 January/1 February, 28 February/1 March, 25/26 April, 6/7 June, 4/5 July, 17/18 October and 14/15 November 2026. These closures will take place from Saturday 01:00 until Monday 04:30. All passenger services between Basel and Saint-Louis will be cancelled during these periods. TGV connections to Paris operate from Strasbourg. Travellers from Zurich to Paris travel via Geneva or via Germany (Karlsruhe). Travellers from Basel to Paris travel via Germany (Karlsruhe) or take the tram to Saint-Louis and then the TER to Mulhouse/Strasbourg, where they transfer to the TGV.

Year 2026: Construction work between Geneva and La Plaine.

Due to construction work between Geneva and La Plaine, TGV services will run throughout 2026 only between Geneva and Paris, instead of starting in Lausanne. The seasonal TGV Lausanne–Marseille is not affected, nor are the TGV services Lausanne–Paris via the Jura.

From 27 July to 17 August 2026, La Plaine station will be completely closed. During this period, TER services and RV L5 / L6 between Geneva and Bellegarde will be replaced by buses. The replacement concept for TGV services, including diversions via Vallorbe, is still being developed.

30 April 2026 to 03 May 2026: engineering works in Paris.

Due to engineering works at Paris Gare de Lyon, the station is partially accessible or fully closed.

On 30 April, some trains will run to/from Roissy CDG, Marne-la-Vallée or Paris Est instead of Paris Gare de Lyon. From 1 to 2 May, some trains are cancelled, some trains will run to/from Roissy CDG, Marne-la-Vallée or Paris Est instead of Paris Gare de Lyon. On 3 May, some trains are cancelled or will run to/from Roissy CDG, Marne-la-Vallée or Paris Est instead of Paris Gare de Lyon.

02 May 2026 to 24 May 2026: construction work in Lenzburg.

Between 2 May 2026 and 24 May 2026, some TGV services between Zürich HB and Basel SBB will be cancelled on weekends due to construction work. The affected trains will run from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon.

1 June 2026 to 26 July 2026: TGV cancellations between Zurich and Basel.

From 1 June to 26 July 2026, some TGV services between Zurich and Basel SBB will be cancelled.

10 October 2026 to 25 October 2026: Lausanne–Paris TGV services via Vallorbe cancelled.

Between 10 and 25 October 2026, TGV services Lausanne–Paris via Vallorbe will be cancelled due to construction work in the Mont-d’Or tunnel. A replacement concept is being developed.

In Germany, construction works take place throughout the year, particularly at weekends or during off-peak hours, which may result in train cancellations, diversions or delays. In the online timetable, these measures affecting rail traffic are sometimes only visible at short notice.

1 January to 17 May 2026: Construction work at the Germany–Netherlands border.

Engineering work will take place all year round between Oberhausen and Emmerich on the border between Germany and the Netherlands. The night trains will be rerouted, resulting in changes to journey times and stops along the route. The night train will now stop in Eindhoven instead of Arnhem.

7 February 2026 to 31 October 2026: Timetable changes for EC Zurich–Munich.

From 7 February to 31 October 2026, timetable changes will affect the Munich–Buchloe section of the Zurich–Munich route. The reason: on some sections in Germany, line speed will need to be reduced for several kilometres.

In EuroCity traffic between Zurich and Munich, travel times are extended by around 10 minutes. In traffic from Munich to Zurich, some EuroCity trains depart from Munich towards Zurich a few minutes earlier. This adjustment has no impact on connections within Switzerland.

3 April 2026 to 12 April 2026: Construction work between Basel SBB and Karlsruhe.

From Friday, 3 April 2026 to Thursday, 9 April 2026, the line between Freiburg im Breisgau and Baden-Baden will be closed. All daytime trains on this section are cancelled. Replacement buses operate between Freiburg im Breisgau and Baden-Baden. Travel times increase by up to 120 minutes.

From Friday, 10 April to Sunday, 12 April, only one train per hour and direction operates. On 4 April and 11 April, no trains stop at Basel Bad Bf.

Night trains are diverted and do not stop at Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bf, Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf, Offenburg, Baden-Baden or Karlsruhe. The trains make an exceptional stop at Frankfurt Hbf.

1 May to 10 July 2026: Construction work between Hanover and Hamburg.

From 1 May to 10 July 2026, construction work will take place between Hanover and Hamburg. Trains will be diverted on this route, resulting in an increase in journey time of approximately 30 minutes.

11 April 2026 to 18 April 2026: Construction work in the Pfäffikon SZ and Ziegelbrücke region.

On 11, 12 and 18 April 2026, construction work will take place in the Pfäffikon SZ and Ziegelbrücke region. Some Railjet services will operate with amended timetables, be diverted or cancelled. Night trains will be diverted and run with amended timings.

25 April 2026 to 26 April 2026: Construction work between Bludenz and Ötztal.

On 25 and 26 April, RailJet and EC services between Zurich and Ötztal are cancelled. Passengers are advised to use IC 3 between Zurich and Sargans. Replacement buses operate between Sargans and Ötztal. Journey times are extended by up to 30 minutes.

Night trains are diverted between Zurich and Salzburg or Schwarzach St. Veit and do not stop in Sargans, Buchs SG, Feldkirch, Bludenz, Landeck-Zams, Wörgl and Innsbruck. Additional stops are made in St. Margrethen and Bregenz. Journey times are extended by up to 60 minutes.

2 May 2026 to 3 May 2026: construction work at Ziegelbrücke station.

From 2 to 3 May 2026, construction work will take place at Ziegelbrücke station. Railjet Xpress and EuroCity services are cancelled. The first Railjet Xpress from Zurich HB towards Austria and the last Railjet Xpress from Austria towards Zurich HB will be diverted and operate with adjusted timetables. Night trains will also be diverted and run with modified schedules.

14 June 2026 to 14 October 2026: Line closure between Buchs SG and Feldkirch.

Between Buchs SG and Feldkirch, the line will be completely closed from 14 June to 14 October 2026. Night trains will be diverted via St. Margrethen. The EC Transalpin will operate between Zurich and Feldkirch via St. Margrethen. Selected RailJet services to and from Vienna and from Linz will also be diverted via St. Margrethen. The remaining RailJet services are cancelled.

For travellers to Graz, connections are available in Innsbruck; for Budapest and Bratislava, in Vienna.

For diverted trains, journey times will be extended by one hour, with earlier departures and later arrivals. In addition, replacement buses will operate between Sargans and Feldkirch.

15 October 2026 to 12 December 2026: Extended travel times between Zurich and Salzburg.

From 15 October to 12 December 2026, travel times between Zurich and Salzburg will be extended by up to one hour. Nightjet services will run with amended timings to/from Zurich HB. The first and last three Railjet Xpress/EC services will run with adjusted timings. The remaining Railjet Xpress services will start or end in Sargans.

18 October 2026 to 23 November 2026: Construction work on the Arlberg line between Buchs SG and Ötztal.

The Arlberg line will be closed from 18 to 23 November 2026 due to construction work. During this period, night trains will be diverted, resulting in longer travel times and adjusted departure and arrival times. Railjet services to and from Vienna and the EC to Graz will not operate between Zurich and Ötztal. Replacement buses will run between Sargans and Ötztal.