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.comevaluations scheduled for autumn 2026 include scaffolding at the tunnel portal to enable damage evaluation from vegetation as part of a broader repair scope to protect the historic asset. Laser scanning technology are planned for inspections. The project is under review with pre-construction assessments during autumn 2026 and a broader repair scope is being designed to safeguard the historic asset.