# Modal shift mandate

*Last updated: 2026-09-19*

> The Swiss modal shift mandate is the obligation, anchored in the Federal Constitution (Alpine Protection Article, 1994) and in the Goods Transport Transfer Act, to shift trans-Alpine freight transit from road to rail.

The Swiss modal shift mandate is the obligation, anchored in the Federal Constitution (Alpine Protection Article, 1994) and in the Goods Transport Transfer Act, to shift trans-Alpine freight transit from road to rail. The act sets a target of no more than 650,000 Alpine-crossing lorry trips per year. It is implemented through the distance-related heavy vehicle charge, the build-out of the NEAT base tunnels and the four-metre corridor, and operating subsidies for combined transport. The Federal Office of Transport reports on progress every six months; the statutory target has not yet been met.

**Source:** [https://www.bav.admin.ch/de/verlagerung-des-gueterverkehrs-durch-die-alpen](https://www.bav.admin.ch/de/verlagerung-des-gueterverkehrs-durch-die-alpen)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Modal shift mandate |
| Language | FR |
| Word count | 93 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-19 |
| Source | https://www.bav.admin.ch/de/verlagerung-des-gueterverkehrs-durch-die-alpen |

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