This architectural wonder is not only the world’s longest rail tunnel – it also showcases the finest Swiss precision engineering.
This part of the Alps is already home to the first Gotthard Rail Tunnel, plus the Gotthard Road Tunnel and a number of hydropower schemes. Officials said the Gotthard tunnel, badly damaged by the intense fire and a powerful explosion that ripped through it shortly after the crash, was likely to remain closed for weeks. Part of the tunnel roof has reportedly collapsed and police are bracing themselves for more casualties. First, the team was able to gather a huge amount of data from previous projects and exploration in the region. Gotthard tailbacks San Bernardino tunnel re-opens after fire This content was published on May 24, 2018 12:31 PM May 24, 2018 - 12:31 Tailbacks to enter the Gotthard tunnel … A German tour bus caught fire inside the San Bernardino Tunnel on Saturday, causing Switzerland's biggest traffic jam in 19 years. Portrait Zug, February 25, 2016 Fire safety for the Gotthard Base Tunnel “Run-of-the-mill projects aren’t my thing” The Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT) is the centerpiece of the new transalpine railway link in and through Switzerland.

The Gotthard Base Tunnel is the jewel in the crown of the new Alp Transit rail network, providing links through the Alps, across Switzerland, and beyond. 2001: Swiss tunnel ablaze after head-on crash At least 10 people have died after two lorries crashed head-on and caught fire inside the Gotthard road tunnel in Switzerland. Advance preparation was key to ensuring success and safety inside the mountain. This tunnel of superlatives is not only the world’s