InterCity (Switzerland)

The InterCity, abbreviated IC, are mainline trains in Switzerland connecting the country's major agglomerations, the range of services (in Switzerland) of which is located between InterRegio (IR) (inter-regional) and EuroCity (EC). These trains are generally equipped with air-conditioned equipment, a CFF restaurant or a CFF bistro, a mini-bar service, a quiet area and a business area in 1st class as well as a family area or, occasionally, a family car in 2nd class.[1]

Representative logo of the InterCity Service in Switzerland
Departures board for IC 61 and IC 8 in Bern

Swiss InterCity lines have been numbered by analogy with the Swiss motorway network since the timetable change of December 2018.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Swiss official indicator" (PDF).
  2. ^ "The SBB introduces numeration for long-distance trains". Le Temps. 23 November 2017.
  3. ^ "The SBB are introducing numbers to the IC and IR lines".