Check Out These Stunning Images Of The World’s Longest Rail Tunnel In Switzerland

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Check Out These Stunning Images Of The World’s Longest Rail Tunnel In Switzerland


In what is marvel of modern engineering marvel right in the heart of the majestic Alps, Switzerland on Wednesday opened the world's longest and deepest railway tunnel. The 57.1-km (35.5 mile)-long Gotthard Base Tunnel which took 17 years to get built has been called as a symbol of European unity and has built at a cost of $12 billion. It was built by 2,400 workers and more than 28 million tonnes of rock was used. Here are some of the pictures from the opening ceremony near Erstfeld town in Switzerland where a ceremonial run was held:



It was made after a referendum in which 64 percent of Swiss voters approved it.

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It will reduce the travel time between Zurich to Milan in Italy by a little over an hour.

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