Switzerland: Switzerland Transportation Profile 2012
2012/04/04
Switzerland Transportation Profile 2012
In 2005, the Swiss population travelled approximately 19,000 kilometres per person in Switzerland and abroad – approximately halfway around the world. By far the most widely used means of transport was the car, which accounted for 55 of 100 kilometres covered (i.e. almost 10,600 km per person per year). 18% of the annual distance covered was accounted for by air travel (3400), which also included two thirds of journeys with overnight stays. The public transport (train, bus, tram) share was 19% (3600 km) and that of non-motorised transport (on foot, by bicycle) 4%.
- Goods transport: In goods transport, between 1980 and 2008, road transport performance increased by 136% to 16.2 tonne-kilometres while rail transport performance rose by 42% to 11 billion (net) tonnekilometres.
- Damage to the environment: The transport sector accounts for around a third of total energy consumption and consequently a significant share of CO2 emissions from fossil fuels.
- Accidents: In 2008, there were 20,736 accidents involving personal injury. Some 25,556 persons were injured in these accidents, 4780 of whom seriously; the number of persons killed was 357.
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External costs: In 2005, total costs for road transport were CHF 70.5 billion and for rail transport CHF 11.4 billion. The most important cost factor is the procurement and operation of transport equipment. For road transport this accounted for 67% and for rail transport 55% of costs.
Airports - with paved runways Total:
43
Airports - with unpaved runways Total:
23
Transportation - note:
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