Train services -hauled trainset operating for
Zurich S-Bahn SBB has the following services: • R#:
Regio (), typically numbered, stops at all stations • S#:
S-Bahn (commuter train), typically numbered, organized as a rapid transit system in major agglomerations, with several lines and generally high frequent service (see
S-Bahn networks in Switzerland). • S-Bahn services in the French speaking part of Switzerland are often designated with R# for (e.g.
RER Vaud) or L# (
Léman Express). • RE#:
RegioExpress, since the 2023 timetable change numbered, stops only at selected stations within a region. • IR#:
InterRegio, since the 2017 timetable change numbered, are the workhorses of Swiss transit. • IC#:
InterCity, since the 2017 timetable change numbered, stops only at major cities. • ICN:
InterCity Tilting Train (), similar to the IC, but using tilting trains instead of standard/double-decked trains. The ICN designation was discontinued as of 10 December 2017, with former ICN services now being branded as IC, but still run by tilting trains. • PE:
Panorama Express, introduced in 2019, are tourist oriented long-distance services (e.g. the
Gotthard Panorama Express). • EXT: Charter train or special train added when an exceptionally heavy traffic is expected. Several services are currently operated by
other railway companies, including subsidiaries of Swiss Federal Railways (e.g.
Thurbo). Some services are also jointly operated with other companies (e.g. ). SBB CFF FFS also operates international
EuroCity (EC) and
EuroNight (EN) trains while within Switzerland, while operates
Intercity Express (ICE) services to, from, and (a few services) within the country serving Swiss cities such as
Interlaken,
Bern,
Basel,
Zurich, and
Chur. Under the name
TGV Lyria the French railway company
SNCF operates
TGV connections to Switzerland. Lyria SAS, a company established under French law, is a subsidiary of the French National Railway Company, SNCF, which owns 74%, and the Swiss Federal Railways, which owns 26%. TGV Lyria serves several Swiss cities including
Geneva,
Lausanne, Basel, Zurich, Bern, and Interlaken. It also provides services to certain locations including
Brig (
Valais), especially during the winter season, to provide a connection for tourists mainly visiting the south-eastern Swiss Alps. These connections are marketed under the name of .
Lines Since 2018, the SBB uses numbers and distinct colors for all its
InterCity (IC) and
InterRegio (IR) lines (like a subway network) to ease connections. The IC, IR and RE (
RegioExpress) lines (including alternative routes) are as follows:
InterCity InterCity (IC) are mainline trains in
Switzerland connecting the country's major agglomerations, the range of services (in Switzerland) of which is located between
InterRegio (IR, inter-regional) and
EuroCity (EC).
InterRegio InterRegio (IR) is a
European train category, with Switzerland possessing the most dense network. IR trains are semi-fast long-distance trains with more stops and usually lower prices than more upscale long-distance trains such as the
InterCity. Lines IR26 (since 2020), IR35 (since 2021), and IR46 (since 2020) are jointly operated with
Südostbahn (SOB). Lines IR17 and IR65 are operated by
BLS since December 2020 and December 2019, respectively.
Regio Express Customer services SBB offers additional services for customers. SBB Digital promotes new digital services for customers. For example, SBB started a collaboration with the recruiting matchmaking service, Jacando, and their own co-working space in
Zurich. SBB has won CRM awards in Switzerland for their SBB Digital activities. ==Airline codeshare==