International coordination
Many public transport routes operate across national borders. This requires close cooperation with our neighbours. International coordination and cross-border cooperation are therefore important tasks for the FOT.
As a small country in the heart of Europe, it is crucial that Switzerland coordinate these various forms of transport and its transport policy with both the EU and its neighbours. This enables it to safeguard its interests and provide an efficient transport system.
The FOT represents Switzerland’s transport policy interests and coordinates international road and rail traffic (‘overland transport’). It draws up and implements international agreements and arrangements, and represents Switzerland in various international bodies.
Further informations
International Passenger Transport
In international passenger transport, services are classified as long-distance, regional, or local.
Land Transport Agreement
The Land Transport Agreement allowed Switzerland to secure long-term transport collaboration with the EU.
Declaration of Locarno
The Ceneri Base Tunnel was officially opened on 4 September 2020, marking the completion of the New Rail Link through the Alps (NRLA).
Federal Office of Transport FOT
Mühlestrasse 6
3063 Ittigen