The Gotthard Base Tunnel is considered a masterpiece of engineering. But how safe is the tunnel for us passengers? "Einstein" accompanies the chief engineers during the final and decisive safety tests. And what improvements will the new base tunnel bring for European freight transport? "Einstein" follows the path of a mineral water bottle from the Italian spring to the Belgian gourmet restaurant. ???? Subscribe to SRF Einstein on YouTube now ???? https://www.youtube.com/srfwissen?sub... 0:00 Fresh air in the tunnel: How can this be achieved? There is not enough air in a 57-kilometer-long tunnel to breathe. Especially not when the construction workers have to carry out hours of maintenance work. That is why the Alptransit engineers have developed a ventilation system that is unique in the world: with a 54-ton mobile ventilation gate. 7:56 Fire in the tunnel: How do you save 800 passengers? It was the mother of all exercises in the Gotthard Base Tunnel: 800 volunteers were stuck in the middle of the tunnel when a car started to emit heavy smoke. Will the safety engineers manage to get all the passengers out of the tunnel safely? 13:20 Modern train control in the Gotthard: who invented it? The so-called European Train Control System is used in the Gotthard Base Tunnel. This modern train control system is now required by the EU for all new routes. But who invented it? "Einstein" introduces the astonished Gotthard train drivers to the spiritual father of the ETCS. 20:44 The new freight axis: how much capacity does it really have? With the completion of the Gotthard Base Tunnel and the Ceneri Tunnel, the flat railway between Genoa and Rotterdam should finally become a reality. A dream for international freight forwarders. But will freight traffic on the Gotthard really be able to prevail over passenger traffic? Or will passenger traffic win out in the end, as it did on the Lötschberg? 28:52 The heart of the NEAT: Where does it really beat? The Gotthard Base Tunnel is certainly an important part of the NEAT. A doctor might describe it as the aorta. The heart of the new Alpine transversal, however, beats in a completely different place: in Basel's Rhine harbor. That is at least the opinion of transport historian Hans-Ulrich Schiedt. Einstein from May 26, 2016, more about the program: http://www.srf.ch/sendungen/einstein/... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ◾ Director: Thorsten Stecher ◾ Editor: Mario Nottaris ◾ Moderator: Tobias Müller MORE KNOWLEDGE, EVERY WEEK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ________________________ This is SRF Einstein: We tell stories that inform, educate and entertain. There are almost no limits to the range of topics. Everyday phenomena and mysteries are just as important as complex scientific topics. We establish connections in order to bridge the gap between everyday life and science. Come with us on a fascinating journey into the world of knowledge. ???? The "Einstein" moderation team on Insta: ► Kathrin Hönegger: / kathrinhoenegger ► Tobias Müller: / tobias._.mueller MORE KNOWLEDGE, EVERY WEEK –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ???? Subscribe to SRF Wissen on YouTube now and activate the bell: ► https://www.youtube.com/srfwissen?sub... ???? More knowledge can be found here: ???? Knowledge to read: https://www.srf.ch/wissen ???? Knowledge to listen to: https://www.srf.ch/audio/themen/wissen ???? Knowledge to watch: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/themen/wis... ________________________ ????Channel info: Discover, experience, understand, be amazed – that's SRF Wissen on YouTube. Here you will find fascinating videos on the topics of knowledge & science, environment & sustainability and health, nature & animals. All bundled on one channel. ______ Social Media Netiquette from SRF: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFWissen #SRFEinstein #Gotthard #Eisenbahn #Wissenssendung #SRF #Doku #WissenErleben