Photo shoots and videos

Please note the following terms and conditions that apply to all photography and filming activities on BLS property:

• Permits are issued by BLS Ltd and, if necessary, also include approvals issued by associated companies (BLS Netz AG, Busland AG, BLS Immobilien AG and BLS Cargo Ltd).
• Every person involved must be in possession of a valid ticket.
• Passengers and uninvolved third parties as well as staff must not be disturbed in any way by the work, and may only be filmed or photographed with their consent. The work must not impede the company's operations or its ability to adhere to the timetable.
• For safety reasons, the tracks and private work areas may only be accessed when accompanied by specially instructed BLS personnel and when wearing protective equipment in accordance with BLS regulations.
• No structures or installations may be erected or used near the tracks (overhead power lines).
• Cameras and microphones must not be held out of open train windows (danger posed by tunnels or installations such as signal and power-cable masts along the line).
• Drone shots over railway areas and parked trains are generally permitted. A minimum distance of 5 metres must be maintained from railway lines, overhead lines, masts and vehicles (exclusion zone). When a flight is aborted, it must be ensured that the drone does not fly through this exclusion zone on the return flight to its starting point. In the event of incidents, for example if the drone crashes into the track area, the BLS operations centre must be informed immediately on 058 327 30 00. This centre will decide on how to proceed and recover the drone. Under no circumstances may it be recovered independently in the track area. In addition, the regulations of the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) apply. The pilot must be aware of and fully comply with all overriding airspace regulations issued by the FOCA and other authorities. The responsibility for doing so lies with the pilot.
• The instructions of the staff and accompanying BLS employees must always be adhered to.
• The existing station regulations and codes of conduct in vehicles apply. 
• In shops and restaurants, recording is only permitted with the consent of the respective operator (lessee/tenant) of the facilities.
• The applicant is liable to BLS Ltd for any damages incurred as a result of this permit, and is obligated to take out the appropriate insurance policies.
• In the event of scheduling conflicts or unexpected events, recording may be cancelled at short notice despite prior approval.
• In the event that the recorded material is used for commercial purposes, BLS Ltd reserves the right to charge a fee and/or to invoice the applicant for services rendered in the event of time-consuming clarification procedures and supervision of the recording work. 
• This permit must be displayed to all staff of BLS Ltd upon request.
  
   

By granting this permit, BLS Ltd does not assume any liability for accidents, damages or theft caused or suffered by the applicant.