Lötschberg & Simplon car transport service

What to note with respect to loading

Transport information for the smooth loading of your car

Never taken your car on a train before? Or haven’t used the car transport service for a long time? Our explanatory video shows how easy loading and transport are.

Permitted vehicles

The following limits cannot be exceeded:

  • 2.5m width, incl. side mirrors
  • 3.1m height
  • 3.5t total weight (motorhomes up to 5t)

 
Does your vehicle exceed these limits?

Transport information for large-capacity vehicles

No loading of large vehicles at the Simplon

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Check-in & prepare vehicle

Prepare vehicle for loading

  • Ensure that your roof luggage, including bicycles, is securely fastened.
  • Convertible: Close the top.
  • Tune your radio or activate traffic announcements (TA Traffic Announcement).

Drive on & park

  • Do you have luggage (roof box, bicycle, etc.) on the roof of your car or a convertible with a fabric roof? You will be instructed by railway staff to load your vehicle onto a loading wagon with a protective roof. 
  • Is your delivery van taller than 2.5 metres or does it have an open loading area? You will be instructed by railway staff to load onto a loading wagon with a protective roof. 
  • Ensure that all four wheels are placed on the same wagon.
  • It is forbidden to leave the vehicle on the car train, unless it is an emergency or the railway staff expressly instructs you. 
  • Secure your vehicle against rolling away (parking position). 
  • Do not start any vehicle updates on the car train. 
  • Follow all instructions given by railway staff.

In an emergency

  • 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.

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