Information concerning the coronavirus
On 16 March 2020, the Federal Council declared "exceptional circumstances" in Switzerland. Since Thursday, 19 March 2020, there have been gradual reductions in transport timetables. In line with the Federal Council's relaxation of the coronavirus protection measures, public transport services are also being gradually increased again.
In the current situation, the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway is working closely with SBB/Swiss Federal Railway, which is the public transport system’s leader for the development of measures.
With the next step in the return to normal public transport operations on 11.May 2020, a protection concept will come into force at the same time, providing safety measures for both passengers and employees. The public transport protection concept is based on the federal government's recommendations for health protection.
The transport companies ask their customers to follow the instructions of the Federal Office of Public Health, to make only absolutely necessary journeys and to stay at home in case of symptoms of illness.
Protection concept for public transport - from 11 May 2020
From 11 May 2020, the protection concept "How to travel safely in public transport" will apply to public transport in accordance with the principles laid down by the SBB in its role as the public transport’s system leader. Please continue to ensure that you only take trips that are absolutely necessary and avoid tourist trips.
Please observe the following rules for your own protection:
- Keep your distance. Keep your distance at bus and train stops, in front of ticket counters and at ticket machines. Leave space for people getting off and form an aisle in busy places. Make sure that passengers in the vehicles are distributed as evenly as possible.
- Wear masks if distancing is not possible. Wear a hygiene mask in vehicles, in stations and at bus stops if the Federal Office of Public Health’s distance regulations cannot be observed.
- Avoid rush hours. Avoid commuting times if possible and switch to less frequented connections.
- Buy tickets online. Buy tickets online. Prepare for the journey: consult the online timetable. If possible, buy your ticket online or at ticket machines and if you pay at ticket offices then preferably with a contactless payment system. Keep your ticket handy for inspections.
- Observe hygiene rules. Observe the hygiene and conduct rules of the Federal Office of Public Health.
- We clean regularly. We ensure that the vehicles are cleaned regularly, especially contact surfaces such as handrails, handles and buttons. Please support us by not leaving any waste in the vehicles and by disposing of any waste in the containers on the platforms.
