Re: Freight on the seven percent

snowtownbob Wrote:
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> Virtually all the Swiss trains are electric, and
> the electricity is generated by hydro power
> generated by plants which have long lives. So
> running the freight trains is almost certainly
> cheaper than running trucks, particularly bearing
> in mind the high rates of Swiss wages.

True to a point. But obviously the truckers backed up to get through the Gottard tunnel have not gotten the message. I'm guessing there is some combination of government subsidy, restriction on importation through Italy, and/or limitation of trucks over the few roads into the area. But admittedly I'm just guessing. From my railroad experience in the U.S. truckers are amazingly resourceful in finding ways to get business.

JBWX



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/14/2014 06:04AM by John West.