Which Alpine railway line opened in 1882 with a tunnel that was then the longest in the world?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Gotthard railway, from Lucerne to Ticino
- Step 1: A north-south line was built through the central Alps. Step 2. It opened in 1882 as the Gotthard line. Answer: the Gotthard railway. Why not the others: the other lines opened later.
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