The Local Switzerland

Gotthard road tunnel closed after fatal accident

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:22:27 +0100

The Gotthard road tunnel was closed in both directions on Wednesday morning after a fatal accident left two dead and several others injured.

SBB plans new speedy connection between Zurich and Milan

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:19:16 +0200

Swiss federal railways intends to launch a new high speed service between Zurich and Milan in 2020, reducing the travel time to two hours 45 minutes from the current time of three and a half to four hours.

Ceneri rail tunnel moves closer to completing new alpine rail link

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 10:19:21 +0100

The last concrete block was put in place in the Ceneri rail tunnel on Tuesday, bringing Switzerland ever closer to finishing its complete rail link through the Alps.

Army chopper crash caused by power line

Sun, 02 Oct 2016 22:23:19 +0200

A Swiss army helicopter that crashed on the Gotthard pass cut through a power cable, military investigators say.

VIDEO: 'Human sacrifice' at Cern raises security questions

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:44:22 +0200

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (Cern) has launched an investigation into a video filmed at night on its Geneva campus depicting a mock ritual human sacrifice, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Vast Swiss rail tunnel finally sees light at end of long wait

Sun, 29 May 2016 19:10:12 +0200

When Swiss engineer Carl Eduard Gruner came up with the idea to build the world's longest rail tunnel under the Alps in 1947, he predicted the visionary project could be finished by the start of the 21st century.

Switzerland braces for heavy holiday traffic

Wed, 04 May 2016 14:07:02 +0200

With plenty of people heading south for the Ascension Day long weekend, traffic will be heavy on Swiss roads in coming days.

Queues build at Gotthard as Easter approaches

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:02:44 +0100

Holidaymakers heading south for the Easter break are being warned to expect the traditional major holdup at the Gotthard road tunnel.

Voters give green light to new Gotthard road tunnel

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:33:08 +0100

Swiss voters on Sunday gave strong backing to plans for a second tube to be added to the Gotthard road tunnel under the Alps.

Switzerland set to test world's longest tunnel

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:51:21 +0200

Testing of the new Gotthard base tunnel, set to become the world’s longest tunnel when it opens next year, will start in October, the construction firm has confirmed.

Landslide risk delays Gotthard rescue

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:35:00 +0200

Continuing danger of rock fall at Gotthard may mean the body of a man buried under the debris will have to be dug out by a robot.

Man still missing after Gotthard rock fall

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:52:00 +0200

A major landslide on the Gotthard railway line has buried one man and significantly disrupted rail travel.