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For getting around towns and cities in Switzerland there is an efficient and integrated urban public transport system that includes tramways and light rail services as well as buses and trolleybuses. Taxis are widely available. For getting around the country, rail transport is particularly well developed in Switzerland. Trains run at least hourly from the major centres and there is a country-wide timetable of regular services. There are dining cars on many trains, and snacks and refreshments are widely available. Buses and planes are other options, as well as boats for getting around via some of the major lakes. Public transportaion in Switzerland is known for being reliable, safe and clean.
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Train in Zürich
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Gondola lift in mountains near Lucerne
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Bicycle parking in Zürich
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Interior of a Swiss train
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Tram in Zürich
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People checking the time table on a train station in Zürich
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A train in Zürich
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Swiss train with bicycle compartment