To create better connections to the European high-speed network, the Confederation has so far invested about CHF 1.1 billion in the railway infrastructure. This has shortened journey times between Switzerland and cities such as Paris, Lyon, Munich, Ulm and Stuttgart, sometimes significantly, which benefits business and tourism in Switzerland.
The three NRLA base tunnels through the Gotthard, Lötschberg and Ceneri provide a level-track route through the Alps. This increases the attractiveness of transalpine rail freight and ensures shorter travel times for passengers. The NRLA was completed in 2020 and cost around CHF 22.8 billion.
