New Rail Access Tunnel for Zermatt
1st July 2024
Last modified on July 7th, 2024
It would run underground from Tasch to Zermatt and mean the main access route to the Swiss resort is not affected & threatened by the weather.
Construction is due to start in 2028 with the project completed by 2035 and at cost of CHF 460m (£403).
Currently the rail route often closes several times each winter due to the threat of avalanche and it is costly and complex business keeping the route safe.
Only last month it closed due to severe summer flooding.
The project is named MGBahn: The Mattertal Tunnel – the fast and safe connection between Täsch and Zermatt.
The backers of the project list the advantages:
- The train route between Täsch and Zermatt is an important connection for the region.
- Due to its exposed location in relation to weather events, the section is sensitive.
- The route is regularly interrupted due to natural forces.
To create a safe and year-round public transport connection and to expand the service in line with timetables, a tunnel is planned.
The Mattertal Tunnel is part of the federal government’s STEP Expansion Step 2035 project and is fully financed by the Federal Office of Transport.
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