SBB
Transport & Logistics
Directions
Tram 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 11; Basel Bahnhof SBB
Bus 30, 37, 48, 50; Basel Bahnhof SBB
Train; Basel Bahnhof SBB
On the Move at the Station
Take a look behind the scenes at Basel SBB Railway Station and find out what it takes to ensure that passengers travel safely, punctually, and comfortably.
Programme
Ticket Experience Zone
From sales to inspection: what else does the conductor do, and what exactly is their job?
17:00 – 00:00
The Underground Logistics Centre
Explore the catacombs of Basel SBB Railway Station and discover how goods are transported to the shops through the logistics centre.
17:00 – 23:30
every half hour
Max. visitors
15
SBB Transport Police
Discover how the transport police ensure your safety on public transport.
17:00 – 00:00
Transport Police Dog Show
Be amazed by the capabilities of a dog’s nose.
19:00, 20:30, 22:00
Night Shift Rail Tour
Discover what happens after the last stop, where trains go overnight, and how they are safely prepared for the next day on this special trip.
18:30 – 00:00
every half hour
Railway Language and Technology
Railway carriages speak their own language: learn about addresses, cables, and air hoses, and their functions within the carriage.
17:00 – 00:00
Guide Trains through Switzerland
Get familiar with the train’s traffic control workplace and learn how to direct trains across the rail network. Test your own skills in the train traffic controller simulator.
17:00 – 00:00
Experience Switzerland with the Locomotive Simulator
Take a virtual trip through Switzerland and chat with train drivers.
17:00 – 00:00
SBB Historic: The Red Arrow
The famous ‘Red Arrow’ railcar is accessible exclusively at Basel SBB Railway Station. Learn interesting facts from its past and present!
18:30 – 22:00
Starting point
Basel SBB Railway Station, Track 3
The Future of Basel SBB Railway Station
The experts explain how Basel SBB Railway Station is being expanded step-by-step to accommodate the rail services of the future.
17:00 – 00:00
Shape the Future of Transport
At ‘login’, you can learn about over 35 different careers in the world of transport. Curious? Find out more and get to know SBB at a personal level.
17:00 – 22:00
SBB as an Employer
Learn about the 150 professions at SBB, get informed about the application process, and discover how you can help move Switzerland forward.
17:00 – 00:00
Food and Drink
Various Neapolitan pizzas and cool drinks from the Canottoria food truck
Sanitary facilities
Toilets available and wheelchair accessible
Accessibility
wheelchair accessible
About SBB
The Swiss Federal Railway (known locally as SBB) transports over 1.32 million passengers and 175,000 tonnes of goods to their destinations every day. The company employs 35,000 people, from shunter drivers to customer service representatives.