Brenner Base Tunnel, Railway tunnel construction site between Innsbruck, Austria and Fortezza, Italy.
The Brenner Base Tunnel extends 55 kilometers through the Eastern Alps, featuring two primary tubes with single tracks and an exploratory tunnel between Austria and Italy.
Construction of this transportation infrastructure began in 2008 with extensive geological examinations and engineering studies to determine optimal tunnel placement through the Alps.
The Brenner Base Tunnel Information Centre in Steinach presents exhibitions about Alpine geology, engineering methods, and regional transportation development to visitors.
Upon completion in 2032, the tunnel will reduce travel time between Innsbruck and Fortezza from 80 minutes to 25 minutes for both passenger and freight trains.
The tunnel system reaches a total length of 64 kilometers when combined with the Inn Valley Tunnel, operating at an altitude of 790 meters beneath the Alps.
Location: Tyrol
Inception: 2008
Official opening: 2032
Part of: Austria–Italy border
Website: http://bbt-se.com
GPS coordinates: 47.05667,11.49972
Latest update: September 24, 2025 10:23
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