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 ...

The Gotthard Base Tunnel is an engineering marvel, holding the title as the world's longest and deepest railway tunnel - but it's not the fastest to travel through ...

Last month's deadly Gotthard tunnel fire has triggered a host of problems for the truckers who rely on alpine routes. With both the Mont Blanc and Gotthard tunnels closed, passenger and freight ...

For many, train journeys are the most efficient and relaxing way to reach their destination, thanks in part to the tunnels that cut through hills and mountains. While there are over a thousand ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Switzerland just opened the longest and deepest train tunnel in the world; a $12 billion project that took 17 years to complete. Produced by Lamar Salter Follow BI Video On Twitter More from Tech ...

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 Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland opened on June 1, 2016, after 17 years of construction. The 35-mile-long tunnel through the Alps is the longest and deepest train tunnel in the world.

From the scenic Lake Lucerne, the Gotthard Panorama Express travels south through the historic old tunnel in the Gotthard massif; the train offers breathtaking views of the villages and landscapes ...