Results for Economic policy
The long-standing committee
The legendary Gotthard mountain range also gives its name to a committee. Dedicated to promoting development of the Alpine axis, it was formed in 1853.
View eventThe tunnel plan
Specialists arguing for a Gotthard Base Tunnel point to Switzerland’s important position as a European transit nation.
View eventRail 2000
For all the talk of the NRLA, Rail 2000 is also a big part of the story. It encouraged the drive towards a denser rail network and an expanded infrastructure.
View eventCross-border solutions
A European transport conference in Frankfurt in 1989 gives its backing to rail transport. Adolf Ogi is there representing Switzerland.
View eventNo to the EEA
Transport policy negotiations with Europe falter when Switzerland votes narrowly against joining the European Economic Area.
View eventSpatial planning
Transport routes change the landscape. The routing of the NRLA lines thus becomes a matter of spatial planning.
View eventCosts and benefits
The NRLA has cost a lot of money. Time will tell how great the economic benefits are.
View eventMind the doors
The escape doors installed in the Gotthard tunnel are the best there is. They owe their construction to the NRLA. One major innovation led to multiple minor innovations.
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