Train finally cleared from tunnel

Damaged train in Gotthard (c) SBB

Workers have finally cleared the derailed train from the Gotthard Base Tunnel - but a lot more needs to be done before the line can reopen.

The last of the 30 carriages were removed over the weekend. 

But engineers say it’s now only start of the next stage – which is determining the extent of the damage to the track. That will take around three weeks.

It’s hoped the tunnel will be able to reopen by the end of the year.

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