Alptransit Portal

Construction of the Simplon Tunnel, construction train with steam locomotive and workers in front of the north portal

Construction of the Simplon Tunnel, construction train with steam locomotive and workers in front of the north portal

Construction of the Simplon Tunnel, construction train with steam locomotive and workers in front of the north portal

Construction of the Simplon Tunnel, construction train with steam locomotive and workers in front of the north portal, 1900-1905 (SBB Historic)

Events referenced

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From Brig to Italy
Construction
18. May 1906

The second tunnel

After the Gotthard, the Simplon Tunnel becomes the second rail line through the Swiss Alps. Now, western Switzerland is connected to the south.

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