Cable fire forces suspension of trains between Cossonay-Penthalaz and Chavornay

Early Friday, a fire in a cable conduit close to Eclépens in the canton of Vaud caused a signalling switch to fail, stopping traffic on the IC5, IC51, R1 and R2 routes. The Swiss Federal Railways (CFF) have deployed replacement buses on the affected segment and advise passengers to expect delays or cancellations. Travelers heading between the Lake Geneva region and German-speaking Switzerland, as well as between Neuchâtel and Bienne, are urged to use alternative routes via Bern, Fribourg or Payerne and to check online timetables. The disruption is expected to last at least until midday.