SBB issued a community notice, amplified by mobility blog Meyka on 6 January, outlining recurring weekend timetable changes on the Biel/Bienne–Twann corridor. The adjustments allow the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) to carry out highway-adjacent works safely, requiring SBB to reduce speeds and, at times, single-track operations.
Starting this Saturday, regional trains will depart up to 10 minutes earlier, with select services replaced by buses during overnight possession. ASTRA’s project, designed to consolidate rail and road closures, aims to avoid longer weekday disruptions later in the year. Parallel works between Villeneuve and St-Maurice in canton Vaud will compound the effect for leisure travellers heading to the Lake Geneva region.
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Businesses relying on weekend staff shifts—retail, hospitality and logistics—are advised to communicate the new schedule promptly. SBB recommends that travellers consult the online timetable after 18:00 each Friday for the latest platform allocations. Freight operators may experience earlier cut-off times as passenger paths are prioritised.
For visitors arriving from outside the Schengen area, sorting out visas can be as critical as checking the updated train times. VisaHQ’s Switzerland page (https://www.visahq.com/switzerland/) offers a quick way to verify entry requirements, complete application forms online and arrange courier delivery, helping travellers stay focused on their itinerary rather than bureaucratic hurdles.
The corridor, running along Lake Biel’s wine-tourism strip, is also popular with expatriates and weekend commuters from Bern and Neuchâtel. Local tourism boards plan targeted messaging to reassure visitors and suggest alternative arrival windows, aiming to cushion potential revenue dips during peak ski-transfer season.
Starting this Saturday, regional trains will depart up to 10 minutes earlier, with select services replaced by buses during overnight possession. ASTRA’s project, designed to consolidate rail and road closures, aims to avoid longer weekday disruptions later in the year. Parallel works between Villeneuve and St-Maurice in canton Vaud will compound the effect for leisure travellers heading to the Lake Geneva region.
Businesses relying on weekend staff shifts—retail, hospitality and logistics—are advised to communicate the new schedule promptly. SBB recommends that travellers consult the online timetable after 18:00 each Friday for the latest platform allocations. Freight operators may experience earlier cut-off times as passenger paths are prioritised.
For visitors arriving from outside the Schengen area, sorting out visas can be as critical as checking the updated train times. VisaHQ’s Switzerland page (https://www.visahq.com/switzerland/) offers a quick way to verify entry requirements, complete application forms online and arrange courier delivery, helping travellers stay focused on their itinerary rather than bureaucratic hurdles.
The corridor, running along Lake Biel’s wine-tourism strip, is also popular with expatriates and weekend commuters from Bern and Neuchâtel. Local tourism boards plan targeted messaging to reassure visitors and suggest alternative arrival windows, aiming to cushion potential revenue dips during peak ski-transfer season.
