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Gotthard Line

Gotthard railway
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Map of the Gotthard railway
Overview
Locale Switzerland
Termini Immensee, Schwyz
Chiasso, Ticino
Operation
Opened June 1, 1882
Owner Swiss Federal Railways
Technical
Line length 206 km (128 mi) (Immensee-Chiasso)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Electrification 15 kV 16 23 Hz AC supplied by overhead line
Highest elevation 1,151 m (3,776 ft)
Maximum incline 2.7%