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transportation2 years ago

"Freight Train Derailment Forces Closure of World's Longest Rail Tunnel Until 2024"

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest and deepest rail tunnel, will be closed to passenger traffic until 2024 due to a freight train derailment. The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board believes a broken wheel caused the derailment, which destroyed tracks and scattered goods along the tunnel. Extensive repairs are needed, including replacing 8 kilometers of track and 20,000 concrete sleepers. During the repairs, only one tube will be operational for freight traffic, while passenger trains will take a longer detour.

via Jalopnik|
#derailment#freight-train#gotthard-base-tunnel
transportation2 years ago

"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.

via CNN|
#derailment#gotthard-base-tunnel#rail-traffic
transportation2 years ago

Swiss Gotthard Tunnel, World's Longest, to Close for Months Following Freight Derailment

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest and deepest rail tunnel located in the Swiss Alps, will be closed for several months due to a recent freight derailment. The extent of the damage was found to be greater than initially estimated, with 16 cars derailing and some freight cars badly damaged. While the undamaged east tunnel tube will be operational for freight traffic from August 23, both tunnel tubes are expected to be available for all rail traffic to a limited extent at the beginning of next year. The closure will cause inconvenience for rail passengers and freight customers.

via CNBC|
#freight-derailment#gotthard-base-tunnel#rail-traffic