Gotthard Tunnel
Railway tunnel in Switzerland
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Key Takeaways
- The Gotthard Tunnel is a 15-kilometre-long (9.
- It connects Göschenen with Airolo and was the first tunnel through the Saint-Gotthard Massif in order to bypass the St Gotthard Pass.
- When opened in 1882, the Gotthard Tunnel was the longest tunnel in the world.
The Gotthard Tunnel is a 15-kilometre-long (9.3 mi) railway tunnel that forms the summit of the Gotthard Railway in Switzerland. It connects Göschenen with Airolo and was the first tunnel through the Saint-Gotthard Massif in order to bypass the St Gotthard Pass. It was built as single bore tunnel accommodating a standard gauge double-track railway throughout. When opened in 1882, the Gotthard Tunnel was the longest tunnel in the world.
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