Eurailmag - #15 - March 2007 - (Page 103)

Tunnels Flat rail link When the flat route is complete, it will be possible to transport an equal volume of freight with fewer locomotives and personnel, and using less energy. Tunnel system GOTTHARD BASE TUNNEL In 1995, when the Swiss Federal Council approved the preliminary plan for the Gotthard Base Tunnel, it spoke in favour of a tunnel system with two single-track tunnels. The two rail tunnels are about 40 meters apart and joined approximately every 325 meters by connecting galleries. Two double crossovers allow trains to change from one tunnel to the other - necessary to allow maintenance work or if an incident occurs. Trains can change tunnels in the multifunction stations at Sedrun and Faido. These stations also house ventilation equipment, technical infrastructure, safety and signalling systems, as well as two emergency stop stations, which are directly linked by separate access tunnels. Emergency stop station EURAILmag Business & Technology Issue 15 http://www.draeger.com http://www.draeger.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Eurailmag - #15 - March 2007

SOMMAIRE
NOTICE BOARD
COATINGS
NEWS
SERVICES
INFRASTRUCTURE
HIGH-SPEED LINES
TUNNELS
PEOPLE
ROLLING STOCK
WEBSITE DIRECTORY

Eurailmag - #15 - March 2007

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