Transcript Apennine Tunnel

APENNINE TUNNEL
Abazi, Friedel, Kaisergruber, König,
Weichselbraun
LOCATION
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Railway tunnel in the centre of Italy
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Connecting Florence and Bologna
LENGTH
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18.5 km
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One of the longest 20 tunnels in the world
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1300 m shorter than simplon tunnel
REASON FOR BUILDING
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Older railway unprofitable
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Got obstructed of the snow
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Technical expertising increased
FACTS
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Building time: 21 years
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Opening: 21 April 1934
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One tunnel
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Costs: 13 millions lire