In 2020, rail transport generated total costs of CHF 12.0 billion (2010: 9.8 billion), of which 9.9 billion for passenger transport and 2.1 billion for goods transport.
In addition to transport users, the public authorities have played an important role in funding rail transport: the Confederation, cantons and communes spent around CHF 5.6 billion on this in 2020, accounting for 46% of the total costs. This money was used to finance infrastructure projects and subsidise certain services provided by transport companies.
