29 June 2007 Europe

LONGEST LAND TUNNEL OPENS

The 34km Lotschberg base tunnel under the Swiss Alps the world's longest rail tunnel on land - has opened, cutting journey time between Germany and Italy by 'at least a third'. It is intended to be fully operational by December, handling about 42 passenger trains and up to 80 freight trains daily. T

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