Switzerland

In Switzerland, a nationwide TMC service has been available since the end of 1999. TMC is available in every part of the country and the whole road network is covered, except minor local road links. The TMC messages are generated by the national Traffic Information Centre (TIC) Viasuisse AG in Biel/Bienne, and broadcast on the national radio channels of SRG-SSR idée suisse:

• In German speaking areas: DRS 1 (G) / DRS 3 (G) / RSR 1 (F) / RSI 1 (I) partly
• In French speaking areas: RSR 1 (F) / RSR 3 (F) / DRS 1 (G) / RSI 1 (I) partly
• In Italian speaking areas: RSI 1 (I) / RSI 3 (I) / DRS 1 (G) / RSR 1 (F)

The location codes are the responsibility of the Swiss Federal Roads Authority FEDRO. The location code list includes all highways and main roads of Switzerland as well as the most important cantonal and regional roads. Furthermore, the most important passes and border crossings have been introduced, and also waiting areas for heavy goods traffic to be used when goods vehicle restrictions are in place. In addition, some inter-modal links (ferry and rail) frequently used in traffic information are included in the location code list.  At present, the Swiss RDS TMC Service does not include foreign EUROAD messages.

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