Public transport safety
Responsibility for the safety and the safe operation of the buildings, installations and vehicles used in public transport and in rail freight transport rests with the various transport operators.
In its supervisory role, the FOT helps to ensure that any deficiencies are swiftly identified and rectified.
Further information
The division of safety duties in the public transport sector
Safety supervision is divided into the normative, preventive and operational phases.
Demarcation of responsibilities
Public transport safety defines clear responsibilities for the FOT (supervisory authority) and transport operators, with consistent demarcation across rail, bus, boat, or cable car, varying only by specific technologies.
Cyber security
The increasing digitalisation of public transport brings with it many opportunities and risks. Cyber security is becoming more important.
Federal Office of Transport FOT
Safety Division
Mühlestrasse 6
3063 Ittigen
Mühlestrasse 6
3063 Ittigen