ETCS has been chosen for the world’s longest rail tunnel as well.

Trains will speed through the 57km-long tunnel at 250km/h. Thanks to faster trains, more frequent services and better connections, the Gotthard Base Tunnel will greatly improve rail services in the heart of Europe.

AlpTransit Gotthard is creating a flat rail link for future travel through the Alps. At the heart of the new transalpine rail route is Gotthard Base Tunnel, integrating Switzerland into the growing European highspeed network. More and more people and goods cross the Alps. The new flat link allows the traffic of much more heavier and faster trains for cargo and passenger operations.

Gotthard Base Tunnel

• Track: 57km
• 300 trains per day
• Headway 180 sec.
• Maximum speed: 250km/h
• Signaling system ETCS Level 2
• Planned commissioning 2017

Ceneri Base Tunnel

• Track: 15km
• 280 trains per day
• Headway 180 sec.
• Maximum speed: 250km/h
• Signaling system ETCS Level 2
• Planned commissioning 2019