Latest NRLA News
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The Ceneri Base Tunnel Opens – The NRLA Is Complete
The Ceneri Base Tunnel has formally opened, completing the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA). Regular services will begin in December…
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Lötschberg Base Tunnel Upgrade Enters Next Stage
The partial upgrade of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel has entered the next phase, with public consultations on the plans beginning on 17 August.
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BLS to Refurbish Lötschberg Base Tunnel
BLS will begin its refurbishment of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel in September following water and sand ingress earlier this year.
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BAV: Operating Licence for Ceneri Base Tunnel Will Be Issued on Time
The Swiss Federal Office of Transport has confirmed that it will be able to issue the operating licence for the Ceneri Base Tunnel on time.
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New Rail Link through the Alps to Open Fully in December
The New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA), which consists of two north-south axes through Switzerland, will open fully in December.
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Ceneri Base Tunnel Opening to Go Ahead in September
The Ceneri Base Tunnel opening ceremony is to go ahead as planned in September though on a smaller scale due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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First 275km/h Test Trip Takes Place in Ceneri Base Tunnel
The first test at 275km/h has taken place in the Ceneri Base Tunnel with the ICE-S from Germany. The tunnel will go to SBB on 1 September.
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Lötschberg Base Tunnel to Open Again Following Water and Sand Ingress
The Lötschberg Base Tunnel suffered water and sand ingress in March. BLS has cleaned up the damage and the tunnel will reopen on 24 April.
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Ceneri Base Tunnel Gets Go-Ahead for Test Operations
The BAV has given the go-ahead for testing in the Ceneri Base Tunnel from mid-February. It will carry passengers from December.
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Swiss Railway Infrastructure Projects Progressing Well
The Federal Office of Transport has published its 2018 progress report on the state of Swiss railway infrastructure projects.