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Total sample size was 1,048 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 11th–24th September 2026.

Nearly half of Swiss people use rail for other international destinations at least once a year. When asked about journey duration, six in ten rail users said they would use rail for journeys of up to six hours

58% of respondents support developing direct rail connections to the UK. More than half of respondents think developing international rail is the right priority

61% of people that would fly to London would choose rail instead if prices were lower. Direct trains and shorter journeys would also make them prefer rail

Half of Swiss respondents are already travelling internationally by rail, while six in ten travellers would choose the train for journeys up to six hours

Close to half of Swiss people take the train to travel abroad at least once a year. Six in ten rail travelers would choose the train for journeys of up to six hours

Despite this enthusiasm for rail travel, seven in ten Swiss people travelling to the UK would currently fly

Swiss travelers choose to fly because it is faster, more direct, and cheaper.

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