Transport

Switzerland, train derailed in Valais. Five injured, no Italians

Rescue in progress, 80 passengers on board

16 February 2026aggiornato alle 13:55

Il treno deragliato in Svizzera a causa di una valanga, 16 febbraio 2026. ANSA/ Police Cantonale du Valais. ++FOTO DIFFUSA DA Police Cantonale du Valais

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A train derailed this morning near the Valais hamlet of Goppenstein. The train accident occurred around 7 a.m.

There were 29 people on board the train, all evacuated. Five were injured, no Italians. One of the injured was transported to the hospital in Sion, while the other four were cared for on the spot.

The website of the Swiss Railways Sbb states that rail traffic is interrupted between Goppenstein and Brig (on the Frutigen - Brig line) and that the cause is an avalanche. The interruption of the Frutigen - Brig line will last until at least 4 p.m. today.

The police announced that they will hold a press conference to provide further details

The BLS, the owner of the train, says the exact location of the accident is the Stockgraben tunnel between Goppenstein and Hohtenn. The train involved is the RegioExpress that left Spiez at 6.12 a.m. Goppenstein is located at the southern portal of the Lötschberg tunnel.

A replacement bus service was set up between Goppenstein and Gampel to ensure the continuation of the journey. The public prosecutor's office opened an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.

An avalanche had already fallen in the Valais village last Thursday and had interrupted access to the Lötschental for several hours. No one was injured.

Fire last night on the cables at Lausanne station

Rail traffic between Lausanne and Prilly-Malley has been interrupted since last night after a fire affected cables in the Lausanne station. According to the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), the interruption will last until at least 4am on Tuesday. Blue News reports. According to ongoing investigations, about 40 cables were damaged. The damage is extensive, the SBB reported.

According to initial findings, a pyrotechnic object was thrown by a train of fans. The exact cause is still being ascertained. Lausanne had played the Lake Geneva Super League derby between Lausanne-Sport and Servette FC (3:3) late Sunday afternoon.

Goppenstein

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