Train Blockade by GC Fans
SBB has filed a criminal complaint following a train blockade by fans of Grasshopper Club Zurich. (File photo)
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Fire alarm triggered and emergency brake pulled: Following a train blockade, SBB has filed criminal charges against GC fans. However, fan trains are to remain in operation as a general rule.
27.07.2026, 17:24•27.07.2026, 19:16Here’s what it’s all aboutGC supporters blocked a regular train on Saturday. According to SBB, the emergency brake was pulled at least 15 times, among other incidents.SBB has now filed a criminal complaint, but intends to continue operating the fan trains in principleSBB announced changes for the 2026/27 season. Specifically, a code of conduct with clear consequences for violations will be implemented in the future.Summary created with
27.07.2026, 17:24•
27.07.2026, 19:16Here’s what it’s all aboutGC supporters blocked a regular train on Saturday. According to SBB, the emergency brake was pulled at least 15 times, among other incidents.SBB has now filed a criminal complaint, but intends to continue operating the fan trains in principleSBB announced changes for the 2026/27 season. Specifically, a code of conduct with clear consequences for violations will be implemented in the future.Summary created withFollowing a train blockade by fans of Grasshopper Club Zurich, the SBB has filed a criminal complaint. However, the railway company intends to continue operating fan trains in principle and is introducing a code of conduct for the new season.
Last Saturday, GC fans blocked a regular train between Zurich and Bern, the SBB announced on Monday. They reportedly pulled the emergency brake at least 15 times and set off the fire alarm. A total of 85 trains were affected by the blockade. According to SBB, the cumulative delays totaled 6 hours and 25 minutes. The fans did not use the carriages reserved for them.
SBB Disagrees with Fans
In its statement, SBB refuted the claim that fan trains were being systematically phased out. It added that fan trains would continue to be used for Super League games when there are 400 or more visiting fans. SBB estimated the uncovered costs for these trains at over four million francs per year.
SBB announced changes for the 2026–27 season. Going forward, a code of conduct with clear consequences for violations will be in effect. In addition, fan trains will only operate when regular trains are also running at the same time. Outside of these times, clubs can book charter trains.
Fan trains should continue to be a reliable option for soccer fans in the future. SBB called on all stakeholders to do their part to ensure safe and orderly operations. Together with clubs, authorities, the soccer league, and fans, SBB aims to further develop the framework conditions.