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Salvage begins of Swiss train derailed by avalanche

The recovery of a Swiss train, which was derailed by an avalanche on Monday, is underway. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Railway company BLS hopes that the route between Goppenstein and Hohtenn in canton Valais should soon be running again on a single-track after the weekend. An easing of the avalanche situation has allowed the salvage operation to start. The first step was to remove the hardened snow from the accident site. The wagons will then separated, individually re-railed and reassembled, before being be towed away. In a third phase, the tracks and overhead line will later be repaired. Up to 30 people from BLS and Swiss Federal Railways are working on the project. + Fresh snow and storms trigger Swiss avalanches The line between Goppenstein and Hohtenn should be single-track again from 5.30am on Monday, said BLS. Trains between Brig and Hohtenn will be running again from Saturday. The car transport service between Goppenstein and Kandersteg has ... Full story here Are you the author?
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