Significant Weaknesses Identified In Swiss Traffic Programme

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) With the“Verkehr'45” (traffic 45) programme, the Swiss government aims to set priorities for the expansion of road and rail infrastructure. However, the Federal Audit Office has criticised the lack of transparency regarding the prioritisation process and has raised questions. The transport ministry has rejected the criticism. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Significant weaknesses identified in Swiss traffic programme This content was published on September 15, 2026 - 08:29 1 minute Keystone-SDA

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According to its audit report on“Verkehr'45”, published on Monday, the Swiss Federal Audit Office welcomed the approach of presenting expansion projects in a coordinated manner and setting priorities. However, it identified shortcomings in this prioritisation.

The report said that the projects are likely to be less cost-effective than announced, as the cost-effectiveness calculations are flawed. Furthermore, the funding for the projects planned up to 2045 is not secured. With regard to motorways, the focus is on expansion without a systematic examination of alternatives.

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