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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 5:06 pm
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Originally Posted by Dans6362
I kidded my son in law about this and he sent the following reply:

Yes, the rules got tougher. The SBB have already earned enough in the first month since this came into force, so that they consider not raising prices this year...


Even better - if you now block a seat on packed commuter trains with your bag, you have to buy a ticket for it.


You have to admire the Swiss - that's a neat way of balancing the budget>

Dave
Do they tack on a fine for not having a ticket for seat luggage also?
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