Tram debacle in Zurich (Swiss Press Video 2016, by Marc Meschenmoser) - Swiss Press Award

Rundchau

Marc Meschenmoser

The city of Zurich needs 70 new trams. Four suppliers have bid for the CHF 280 to 350 million contract: Bombardier, Siemens, CAF, and Stadler Rail. The VBZ wants to purchase the trams from the Bombardier Group, but the planned purchase threatens to derail. An investigation report has harshly criticized the VBZ. Now, claims for damages amounting to millions are looming.