Infrastructure

Road and rail share Swiss tunnel

By 2010-08-30T04:00:00

The second-hand Unimog road-rail tractor powering the spraying train has been 'wrapped' to prevent the ingress of mortar.

SWITZERLAND: Drivers traversing the A13 between Chur and Bellinzona through the San Bernardino Pass may be surprised to see a standard gauge railway laid along the road, 1600 m above sea level.

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