Gotthard Base Tunnel

Author: Jeff + Claude AI

Genre: Transport

Category: Rail

Date: 20th May 2026

Description: Journey deep beneath the Swiss Alps to explore the world's longest and deepest railway tunnel, a triumph of modern engineering nearly two decades in the making. From the geological challenges of piercing 57 kilometres of unforgiving rock to the ingenious safety systems that protect travellers far below the surface, this book charts every stage of the Gotthard Base Tunnel's remarkable creation. Discover the human ambition, technical mastery, and quiet drama behind a project that has reshaped European rail travel. A compelling read for engineers, rail enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by feats that push the limits of what humans can build.

Summary

Ch1. The Mountain and Its Burden

Ch2. Engineering the Impossible

Ch3. Boring Through the Alps

Ch4. Rock, Water, and Fire

Ch5. The Railway Within

Ch6. Safety in the Deep

Ch7. Opening Day and Operations

Ch8. Legacy Beneath the Granite