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Solar panels on an active railway track in Switzerland

Video. Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next?

Updated: 05/07/2026 - 7:01 GMT+2

Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.

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