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Lötschberg Base Tunnel, Switzerland



BLS stopping services over the old line are re-equipping with new panoramic multiple unit stock from late 2008.


  • Long-distance freight on the Basel-Milan axis was the prime rationale for the...

  • Safe transport and disposal of spoil was a major issue for the developers.

  • Tracks rise on parallel viaducts to the twin tunnels at Raron from the SBB...

  • Domestic express services over the new line are by federal operator SBB.

  • Obviating trackside signalling and requiring suitably fitted stock, ETCS...

  • A large area at Frutigen was redeveloped for the junction of the new and...

  • Including intermodal and RoLa trains on Lötschberg lines, Swiss-based...

  • BLS stopping services over the old line are re-equipping with new panoramic...

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