‘Unilateral’ Gotthard Base Tunnel safety changes still threaten European rail freight, trade bodies warn

Freight train testing in the Gotthard Base Tunnel (Photo: AlpTransit Gotthard)>

SWITZERLAND: Wagon owners remain concerned about changes to the rules governing freight trains passing through the Gotthard Base Tunnel. They say these have been imposed unilaterally by the Swiss authorities and pose a risk to the viability of pan-European rail freight.

You’ve reached your limit of content for the month

Get enhanced access to Railway Gazette news and weekly newsletters.

Register for free now