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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:cave
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gptkbp:construction_method
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varied
cut and cover
drill and blast
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gptkbp:construction_started
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gptkb:1999
gptkb:2016
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gptkbp:depth
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2,300 m
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gptkbp:design
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double-track
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gptkbp:development_cost
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12 billion CHF
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gptkbp:electricity_supply
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catenary system
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gptkbp:elevation
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550 m above sea level
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gptkbp:emergency_services
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well-planned
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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mitigated
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gptkbp:geological_challenges
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complex geology
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Gotthard Base Tunnel
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gptkbp:international_significance
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connects northern and southern Europe
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gptkbp:length
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57.1 km
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Switzerland
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gptkbp:main_contractor
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gptkb:Alp_Transit_Gotthard_AG
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gptkbp:max_speed
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200 km/h
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gptkbp:number_of_tunnels
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2
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gptkbp:opened
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gptkb:2016
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:SBB_CFF_FFS
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Gotthard_railway
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gptkbp:passenger_capacity
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freight and passenger trains
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gptkbp:project_inception
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gptkb:1992
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gptkbp:safety_features
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emergency exits
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gptkbp:significance
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world's longest railway and deepest traffic tunnel
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gptkbp:transport_capacity
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up to 260 trains per day
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gptkbp:tunnel_accessibility
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highly accessible
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gptkbp:tunnel_boring_machine
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used
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gptkbp:tunnel_boring_machines_used
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2
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gptkbp:tunnel_celebration
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opening ceremony held
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gptkbp:tunnel_community_engagement
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community involvement in planning
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gptkbp:tunnel_construction_time
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17 years
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gptkbp:tunnel_design_features
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modern design
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gptkbp:tunnel_diameter
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8.5 m
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gptkbp:tunnel_entrances
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Erstfeld and Bodio
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gptkbp:tunnel_heritage
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part of Swiss heritage
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gptkbp:tunnel_impact_on_economy
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boosts local economy
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gptkbp:tunnel_impact_on_environment
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environmentally friendly design
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gptkbp:tunnel_impact_on_transport
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significant reduction in travel time
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gptkbp:tunnel_innovation
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innovative engineering solutions
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gptkbp:tunnel_investment
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major investment project
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gptkbp:tunnel_legacy
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legacy of engineering excellence
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gptkbp:tunnel_length_record
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previously held by Seikan Tunnel
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gptkbp:tunnel_maintenance
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regular inspections
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gptkbp:tunnel_safety_standards
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high safety standards
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gptkbp:tunnel_sections
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two main sections
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gptkbp:tunnel_technology
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state-of-the-art
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gptkbp:tunnel_traffic
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heavy freight traffic
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gptkbp:tunnel_type
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gptkb:cave
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gptkbp:tunnel_ventilation
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mechanical ventilation system
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Gotthard_Pass
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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