Switzerland issued its most severe avalanche warning on Tuesday after heavy snow caused a train to derail in Valais, injuring ...

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One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

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Valais Police report a Bern–Lötschberg–Simplon (BLS) train derailment near Goppenstein after an avalanche, injuring five and ...

When it comes to cultural icons, Switzerland punches far above its weight. This compact, landlocked country is famous for precision timekeeping, chocolate, cheese, alpine scenery—and trains. The Swiss ...

Swiss police say derailment near Goppenstein injured five as large areas of western Alps remain under category 5 avalanche risk ...