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Glimpses of the celebrations inside the new Gotthard base tunnel

After 11 years of construction the crowning moment has arrived: The 57 kilometre-long Gotthard base tunnel is approaching its final breakthrough, becoming the longest rail tunnel in the world. The festive event is attended by many high ranking politicians as well as international media. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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