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Switzerland is home to the world\u2019s longest railway tunnel, running deep beneath the Alps. The Gotthard Base Tunnel stretches over 57 kilometres and allows trains to pass through mountains instead of climbing over them. This makes journeys faster, smoother, and more energy-efficient, while also improving cross-country travel between northern and southern Europe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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