In April, the final breakthrough is expected in the second tube. At 57 kilometers long (35 miles), the Gotthard Base Tunnel will handily outstrip the 50-kilometer (31-mile) Channel Tunnel between ...

Two large tunnel boring machines have begun excavating the second corridor of the Gotthard road tunnel. Swiss transport minister Albert Rösti hailed the development as “a milestone for ...

However, one tunnel in the Swiss Alps takes a staggering 20 minutes to complete. The Gotthard Base Tunnel currently holds the world record for being the world's longest and deepest railway tunnel ...

Officials warned it could be months before the Gotthard can be reopened, compounding transport problems Italy already faced due to the closure of another tunnel through the Alps - the Mont Blanc ...

Deep in the mountains of Switzerland lies a marvel of engineering, the Gotthard Base Tunnel. This is the longest ... Still a 5-Star Experience in 2024? ️ From bagels to 'Canadianos,' Trump ...

The Swiss Club in Melbourne celebrated the commencement of scheduled passenger travel through the new Gotthard Base Railway Tunnel with a fascinating display and information presentation featuring ...

“The impressive tunnel boring machine that is being used here is a symbol of innovation and technical excellence,” said Rösti. + Read more: why is the Gotthard Base Tunnel so importan ...