New tunnel under Alps
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The longest tunnel in the world has been opened today in Switzerland. It;s 57 kms long and connects Switzerland with Italy. Maximum speed for passenger trains will be 250 km/h and for cargo trains 160 km/h.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVabbyFO8tQ
Construction took 17 years
>INFRASTRUCTURE
>>963093
There's another one under construction, due for opening in 2026: the Brenner Base Tunnel.
I remember some train hopper kids was talking about a tunnel in Canada that is like 45miles long and takes an hour to go through and from time to time kids die on there cause they try to ride the train through. I went through a like 5min tunnel in the Sierras, that was intensr
>>963093
>coincidentally SBB just announced that all tariffs will be increased by 200%
The longest tunnels I've been in is driving the autobahn Gottard which is 17km long, and coming into Zürich by train from Luzern, the tunnel is pretty long. Fuuuuu...being in a tunnel that is 57km long. I suppose a cat nap would be in order. Nevertheless, Swiss ingenuity and infrastructure is tip top notch.
>>963284
>>963093
Actually the tunnel connects Switzerland with Switzerland. The cargo trains will have priority, and the goal is for easier freight of goods between Northern and Southern Europe. It's a big project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVw_mPvYcDM
>>963302
For you
>>963326
Every Swiss person I've met is autistic or socially awkward. I think this video of their 'magnificant' opening only proves my point.
