Transport information for large-capacity vehicles

Before you drive onto the transport carrier with your vehicle

• The transportation of dangerous goods is not permitted.
• Fold in or remove wing mirror on the driver’s side.
• Fold in wing mirror on the passenger side but so that you can still see the length of the vehicle.
• Side aerials should not extend beyond the vehicle roof and are to be retracted accordingly.
• Roof aerials are to be bent flat and, if necessary, fixed or removed (risk of contact with overhead traction system)
• Implement these precautions in good time. You must be ready for loading 15 minutes before departure.

When driving on

• Drive through the train.
• Stop when you get to the front-most free transport carrier that is fully covered.
• Park your vehicle in the centre of the transport carrier to distribute its weight evenly.
• Secure your vehicle against rolling away (parking position). 
• Listen to the radio or activate TA for automatic traffic announcements (TA Traffic Announcement).
• Never leave your vehicle on the car train, expect in an emergency or if requested to do so by railway staff. 

• Do not touch the overload line. 
• Dial 112.
• Listen to the radio or activate TA for automatic traffic announcements (TA Traffic Announcement).
• Never leave your vehicle on the car train, except in an emergency or if instructed to do so by railway staff.
• In an emergency, escape along the side path in the direction indicated. A handrail is provided to assist you as you walk.

In the event of damage

• If your vehicle was damaged during the trip, please report this immediately upon arrival at the disembarkation station.
• Retain your ticket during your trip – it counts as proof of transport.
• The liability of BLS Ltd. for damage to vehicles to be transported is limited to the extent prescribed in Art. 27 of the Passenger Transport Act and Art. 76 of the Ordinance on Passenger Transport.

• If your vehicle was damaged during the trip, please report this immediately upon arrival at the disembarkation station.
• Retain your ticket during your trip – it counts as proof of transport.
• The liability of BLS Ltd. for damage to vehicles to be transported is limited to the extent prescribed in Art. 27 of the Passenger Transport Act and Art. 76 of the Ordinance on Passenger Transport.