Gabriela Fischer: Keeping Switzerland’s Christmas Package Train on Track
Gabriela Fischer, an experienced freight train driver for Swiss Federal Railways, shares insights into her role during the busy Christmas season, where package transport increases by 60%. Operating the Re4/4 locomotive, she manages a daily schedule of transporting around a million packages across 84 trains. Fischer discusses the challenges of loading and maintaining schedules amid the holiday rush, emphasizing her preference for moving gifts over bills. Her experience highlights the logistical efforts required to ensure timely delivery for the festive season.