new Gotthard line
Apr 12, 2015, 11:44 pm
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new Gotthard line
In other threads here, the current route which spirals around the Wassen Church is discussed.
The new line is set to open in early June of 2016; from reading various sources, they are boring a full tunnel (35+ miles long) terminating in Erstfeld (a stop on the current line).
Won't they still have to maintain some service on the current routing, to allow the Goeschenen-Andermatt connection to the line between Brig and Chur--or will they use a bus?
The new line is set to open in early June of 2016; from reading various sources, they are boring a full tunnel (35+ miles long) terminating in Erstfeld (a stop on the current line).
Won't they still have to maintain some service on the current routing, to allow the Goeschenen-Andermatt connection to the line between Brig and Chur--or will they use a bus?
Apr 13, 2015, 11:49 am
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Apr 13, 2015, 7:15 pm
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My question (in #1) is related to how they will make the connection between Goeschenen and Andermatt AFTER the new Gotthard tunnel is completed, over one year from now.
Apr 14, 2015, 12:34 am
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The new Lötschberg tunnel has been in service for a couple of years now but they kept the old line in service. It's used for local traffic and trains not certified to use the high-speed lines with new signalling. I guess it's also available as backup during maintenance operations.
I would guess that similar arrangements will apply to the new Gotthard line.
I would guess that similar arrangements will apply to the new Gotthard line.
Apr 17, 2015, 1:38 pm
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The new Lötschberg tunnel has been in service for a couple of years now but they kept the old line in service. It's used for local traffic and trains not certified to use the high-speed lines with new signalling. I guess it's also available as backup during maintenance operations.
I would guess that similar arrangements will apply to the new Gotthard line.
I would guess that similar arrangements will apply to the new Gotthard line.
