Gotthard Tunnel full operation delayed until September 2024
Swiss rail manager SBB explained repairs could cost between €100m-€135m ($107m-$144m) after the severity of the damage was revealed.
www.railway-technology.cominspections scheduled in autumn 2026 include scaffolding at the tunnel portal to enable damage evaluation from vegetation in a wider repair plan designed to safeguard the historic asset. Laser-based systems are planned during inspections. A major railway tunnel project faces scrutiny with pre-construction assessments this autumn 2026 while a broader repair scope is being designed to protect the historic asset.