R8 (RER Vaud)

The R8 is a railway service of RER Vaud that provides hourly service between Palézieux and Payerne in the Swiss canton of Vaud. On weekdays, a limited number of trains continue from Payerne to Avenches. Swiss Federal Railways, the national railway company of Switzerland, operates the service. The service was previously known as the S8.

Operations
The R8 operates every hour between Palézieux and Payerne, using the Palézieux–Lyss line. It pairs with the R9 for half-hourly service between Palézieux and Payerne. On weekdays, two trips per day operate north to Avenches.

History
SBB introduced the S8 in December 2017. It operated on weekdays only. With the December 2021 timetable change, the S8 began operating on Saturdays as well. On 10 December 2023, it began operating on Sundays as well. In addition, all RER Vaud lines were renamed as "R" and a number, instead of "S."