"Swiss Gotthard Tunnel, World's Longest, Closed for Months After Derailment"

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest tunnel spanning 35 miles, has been partially closed to train passengers after a major derailment. The incident, which involved a freight train jumping the tracks and damaging about five miles of rail lines, has led to reduced capacity and longer journey times for passengers. The tunnel is expected to reopen partially on August 23, with one line unaffected, but full operations are not expected until early 2024. Swiss rail investigators are currently determining the cause of the accident, and the Swiss national rail operator, SBB, has apologized for the inconvenience caused to travelers and freight customers.