"Freight Train Derailment Forces Closure of World's Longest Rail Tunnel Until 2024"
TL;DR
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest and deepest rail tunnel, will be closed to passenger traffic until 2024 due to a freight train derailment. The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board believes a broken wheel caused the derailment, which destroyed tracks and scattered goods along the tunnel. Extensive repairs are needed, including replacing 8 kilometers of track and 20,000 concrete sleepers. During the repairs, only one tube will be operational for freight traffic, while passenger trains will take a longer detour.
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