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Originally Posted by SteamWake
Well I wouldent expect it to make too much money right now since it is not open yet. 
As to why? Its a shortcut under the montains I believe. |
I was amazed that in the same article parading the joyous day of joining the two tunnels. There was also mentioned no expectation to recoup their loses and not really sure what the heck it will relieve or promote in the way of commercial traffic. Then throw a party not letting that reality get in the way of the celebration!
It would be like taking a ten million dollar loan, going 5 million over budget in construction of a tunnel from your house to your job or office. With no expectation of recouping your expenditures or that anyone will use it, especially when everyone thinks the existing highway and rail system to their own work areas will do.
The channel tunnel has a purpose and is admitedly quite a monumental feat. This Swiss tunnel on the otherhand seems to be a road to nowhere. Don't understand the fanfare here. As the technical aspects of joining two underground tunnels has been achieved elsewhere already.