Replacing the train
Whether it's tunnel renovation, a breakdown or track work: when the trains stop running, a Postbus takes over and brings the passengers safely to their destination. On 90 routes in 2013. “Thanks to our logistical capabilities and numerous partner companies, we can step in very quickly when a railway bottleneck occurs”, says André Burri, Head of Market West at PostBus.
Instead of going through the mountain, enjoy the views from the pass. That was the motto during the renovation of the Ricken Tunnel between Wattwil and Uznach in the canton of St. Gallen. On behalf of Swiss Federal Railways and the Swiss South Eastern Railway, PostBus drivers chauffeured about 80,000 passengers in 4,200 journeys over the Ricken Pass. Much to the satisfaction of the passengers, as shown by the reaction of one elderly lady: as a thank you, she sent PostBus an envelope with 100 francs, and each of the drivers enjoyed an ice cream.