The special Project
Impulse Lecture by Heinz Ehrbar in Munich/D
The Gotthard is a myth in Switzerland. Developments spanning centuries and historically significant events right up to the founding of Switzerland are associated with this region. During the 1930s, the initial proposals for a Base Tunnel were developed. In the early 1970s the concept of a railway Base Tunnel was contemplated instead of a motorway tunnel – however without success.
The perceptively negative effects of road traffic in the narrow Alpine valleys following the opening of the road tunnel in 1980 called for a railway Base Tunnel. In a decision-making process, which is only possible...
