In Switzerland, trains run exactly the same on New Year’s Day as any other day. No changes. No excuses. The Swiss are punctual, even when drunk.
In Australia, some trains run a “Saturday service” on New Year’s Day. But Saturday is different from Sunday. It’s a subtle mind game they play with tourists.
Do trains run on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day? (2026)
And here’s the kicker: no one has ever proven that a train’s schedule changes based on the date. It’s all just printed rules. The trains themselves don’t know it’s New Year’s. They just roll along, oblivious to confetti.
What About Cargo Trains?
Oh, the cargo trains are the true rebels. They don’t care about holidays. Freight trains run 24/7, 365 days a year. They have no concept of a hangover.
So if you see a long freight train rumbling by on January 1st, give it a wave. It’s working harder than you are.
