EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 6 MIN
Switzerland's 1891 Gotthard Rail: Tunneling the Alps to Unite a Nation
from The Story of Switzerland: Neutrality, Wealth, and Hidden Power — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the epic construction of the Gotthard Railway Tunnel, a 19th-century engineering marvel that transformed Swiss history. They discuss the political vision behind the tunnel, the grueling labor of Italian migrant workers, the tragic 1875 collapse at Göschenen, and how the railway cemented Swiss neutrality by connecting northern Europe to Italy. The conversation covers engineer Louis Favre, the triumph of the 1882 opening, and the cultural impact of the Gotthard as a symbol of Swiss unity. This episode offers a fresh angle on Switzerland's infrastructure story, moving beyond battles and politics to reveal how a tunnel forged a nation. #GotthardRailway #SwissNeutrality #AlpineTunnels #LouisFavre #GSchenen #Airolo #ItalianWorkers #19thCenturyEngineering #FederalState #SwissHistory #RailwayHistory #GotthardMassif #Alptransit #SBB #MigrantLabor #IndustrialRevolution #History #FexingoHistory #RTlischwur #Morgarten Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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