The Gotthard Base Tunnel

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:breathability mechanical and natural ventilation systems
gptkbp:capacity up to 260 freight trains per day
gptkbp:cargo_types heavy freight transport
gptkbp:challenges water ingress
gptkbp:collaboration links to Italy and Germany
gptkbp:construction_material reinforced concrete
gptkbp:construction_method drilling and blasting
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2007
gptkb:2016
nearly 20 years
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Swiss engineering
gptkbp:depth up to 2,300 meters
gptkbp:development_cost approximately 12 billion Swiss francs
gptkbp:emergency_services detailed emergency protocols
radio and intercom systems
gptkbp:environmental_impact mitigated through various measures
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:Gotthard_Massif
gptkbp:has_public_transport integrated with Swiss public transport system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Gotthard Base Tunnel
gptkbp:length 57.1 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Switzerland
gptkbp:main_construction_contractor Consortium of contractors
gptkbp:max_speed 200 km/h
gptkbp:number_of_tubes two
gptkbp:opened gptkb:2016
gptkbp:opening_ceremony June 2016
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Swiss_Federal_Railways
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Gotthard_railway_line
gptkbp:passenger_capacity gptkb:high-speed_rail
gptkbp:power_supply catenary system
gptkbp:project gptkb:Swiss_Federal_Railways
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:commuter_rail
gptkbp:safety_features emergency exits
gptkbp:safety_record no fatalities during construction
gptkbp:significance world's longest railway and deepest traffic tunnel
gptkbp:tourist_attraction visitors center
gptkbp:tunnel_access multiple access points
gptkbp:tunnel_boring_machines_used 8
gptkbp:tunnel_completion completed ahead of schedule
gptkbp:tunnel_construction_technology TBM technology
gptkbp:tunnel_cross_section circular
gptkbp:tunnel_cultural_events hosted cultural events post-opening
gptkbp:tunnel_elevation at sea level
gptkbp:tunnel_emergency_services dedicated emergency response teams
gptkbp:tunnel_environmental_studies conducted prior to construction
gptkbp:tunnel_future_plans expansion plans under consideration
gptkbp:tunnel_historical_significance part of Swiss transport history
gptkbp:tunnel_impact_assessment comprehensive impact assessments conducted
gptkbp:tunnel_inspection regular maintenance checks
gptkbp:tunnel_length_record previously held by the Seikan Tunnel
gptkbp:tunnel_private_funding involvement of private investors
gptkbp:tunnel_public_funding funded by Swiss government
gptkbp:tunnel_safety_drills conducted regularly
gptkbp:tunnel_tourism promoted as a tourist destination
gptkbp:wing_configuration LED lighting system
designed for high-speed rail
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hochtief
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6