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manmax on April 23, 2007 - 2:52pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I suppose this semi-HSR has been developed in Switzerland because of the impossibility to reach the real high speeds in such a small territory (not flat furthermore).

I agree however with you that this use of the infrastructure is the most rational, esp. taking account the fact that it doesn't cost too much to refit the old lines to bear higher speeds.

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AlanfromBigEasy on April 23, 2007 - 9:05pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

The new Gotthard tunnel is flat (0.25 % maximum grade from memory) and almost straight for 56 km ! With 20 km and shorter tunnels as well; it will be a flat, almost straight run from Zurich to Milan when finished :-)

Best Hopes for SBB,

Alan

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manmax on April 26, 2007 - 2:29pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

The prosperity of Switzerland started with the collecting of the taxes for the crossing of the alps, so we can say that this way is very important for us..

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