The history of the Gotthard Tunnel presented by Swisstopo, the country’s survey organizations, on extracts of three maps from 1865/1873, 1882 & 2016, plus extensive notes (English included) illustrated with drawings & photos on various aspects of the new Gotthard Base Tunnel opened on 1st June 2016. On one side are the three map extracts. The first, black & white extract from the publisher’s general map of Switzerland published in 1865/1873 at 1:250, 000 & here enlarged to 1:200, 000, shows the whole area between Altdorf & Lugano. The second extract is from the topographic survey at 1:50, 000 published in 1882 & indicates the course of the railway line, including the northern approach loops at Wassen, & the first Gotthard Tunnel between Götchenen & Ariolo. The third extract uses the current edition of Swisstopo’s general map of Switzerland at 1:200, 000 & shows the area between Altdorf & Lugano, indicating both the course of the old tunnel & the newly opened Gotthard Base Tunnel, plus the Ceneri Base Tunnel extension due for completion in 2019. On the reverse are extensive notes: facts & figures about both tunnels, geological cross-section of the new one, its emergency provisions for passenger traffic, general transport policy, etc. All the text
Includes:: English. To see other maps in this series please click on the series link.