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.comassessments scheduled in autumn 2026 involve scaffolding at the portal to evaluate vegetation damage in a wider repair plan aimed at protecting the historic asset. Laser-based systems will be employed for inspections. A major railway tunnel project faces scrutiny pre-construction surveys during autumn 2026 and a broader repair scope is being designed to protect the historic asset.