Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:cave
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Simplon_Pass
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Simplon_Pass
historical trade routes Alpine tourism Simplon village |
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Domodossola
gptkb:Brig |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
1898
1905 drilling and blasting cut and cover |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of engineering achievement
featured in literature and art |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
facilitated trade routes
boosted tourism in the region |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
early example of large-scale tunnel construction
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
1,005 m
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
enhanced safety measures
upgrades for high-speed trains increased capacity for freight trains |
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
crosses the Alps
passes through limestone and schist |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important for trade between Switzerland and Italy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Simplon Tunnel
|
| gptkbp:is_used_by |
passenger trains
freight trains |
| gptkbp:length |
19.8 km
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Switzerland |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular inspections
upgrades to infrastructure |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
being one of the longest tunnels in the world at the time of completion
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1906
|
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Rete_Ferroviaria_Italiana
gptkb:Ferrovie_Federali_Svizzere |
| gptkbp:part_of |
European railway network
|
| gptkbp:renovated |
2000s
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
emergency exits
ventilation systems fire detection systems |
| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
over 1 million passengers annually
significant freight traffic |
| gptkbp:serves |
gptkb:Simplon_railway
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
no tolls
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:cave
|