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.cominspections set this autumn 2026 involve scaffolding at the portal to evaluate vegetation damage within a broader repair program designed to safeguard the historic asset. Laser scanning technology will be employed during inspections. The project is under review pre-construction checks during autumn 2026 and a broader repair scope is being designed to protect the historic asset.