The long-awaited Ceneri tunnel has seen the light of day! Inaugurated last September by Switzerland, this major Alpine project should considerably speed up the transport of goods and thus transform rail traffic from the North to the South of Europe.
15.4 km long, the tunnel, which reaches a high point of 329 metres above sea level, will also be able to accommodate up to 170 freight trains and 180 passenger trains a day. A good sign for further reducing passengers’ journey times on various connections. Through this structure, Switzerland confirms its ambition to greatly facilitate trans-Alpine freight. The tunnel is due to enter into service next December.