SAFETY FEATURES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE GOTTHARD BASE TUNNEL

The construction works of the Gotthard Base Tunnel - the core part of the new trans-alpine railway axis through Switzerland - have been started. The works on the access tunnels are very well-developed. The main jobs will be awarded to the contractors in 2001. The commercial operation is scheduled to start in 2012. Operating safety is an immense challenge with regard to the construction method, the technical equipment and to the organisation. This paper highlights key features and principles that will ensure a high standard of safety for the system. For the covering abstract see ITRD E114957.

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• Authors:
  • KAUER, C
• Conference:
  • PROCEEDINGS OF THE FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SAFETY IN ROAD AND RAIL TUNNELS, HELD MADRID, SPAIN, 2-6 APRIL 2001
• Publication Date: 2001

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 385-94

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Conferences; Construction; Intersection elements; Prevention; Railroad transportation; Safety; Tunnels
• Geographic Terms: Switzerland
• ITRD Terms: 1661: Accident prevention; 8525: Conference; 3655: Construction; 425: Exit; 1173: Rail bound transport; 1665: Safety; 8110: Switzerland; 3374: Tunnel
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00933361
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 1-901808-17-3
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Nov 7 2002 12:00AM