Europe’s rail safety system is facing a crucial test of consistency rather than regulation, as updated European risk control measures following the Gotthard Base Tunnel accident reaffirm that existing rules are fit for purpose but unevenly applied.
The Gotthard derailment’s shadow still hangs over Europe’s rails. Switzerland’s latest decree trims one…
Switzerland moved to immediately tighten freight-wagon safety after investigators linked composite brake…
Rail transport continues to modernize, but some railway masterpieces have been in place for decades.…
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, a critical rail link between Switzerland and Italy, has been closed since August…
The aftermath of the Gotthard Base Tunnel derailment last August continues to have financial and operational repercussions for the Swiss Federal Railways…
The recent derailment in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest rail tunnel, has created significant challenges for rail traffic across Europe.…
A derailment in the Gotthard Base Tunnel last August was triggered by a defective wheel, according to the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board…
CargoBeamer, a leading operator of rail connections and terminals for non-craneable semi-trailers in Europe, is further expanding its best-developed line.…
Switzerland’s Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world’s longest rail tunnel, is currently facing major disruption due to a derailment that took place around noon…
In September 2020 the Ceneri Base Tunnel was opened in Switzerland. It represents the final section of the Gotthard Base Tunnel. The series of tunnels…