They offer food, water, computer access, blankets and overnight accommodations for those who cannot go home.

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The carrier also recently opened a Russian-themed restaurant and embarked on an ambitious plan to offer overnight accommodations.

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In 2008, the non-profit organisation SwitzerlandMobility launched a 19, 000km network of hiking, cycling and canoeing routes that are tightly integrated with rail, bus and ferry services, bike rental stations and overnight accommodations.

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