‘Long and expensive detours’: Italy-France rail tunnel closure set to disrupt winter travel
A major rail route connecting France and Italy looks set to remain out of use until summer 2024. It was forced to close following a landslide this August. https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/10/11/long-expensive-detours-italy-france-rail-tunnel-closure-set-to-disrupt-winter-traveFrance and Italy agree to postpone closure of Mont Blanc tunnel
France and Italy have decided to postpone a planned closure of the Mont Blanc tunnel to avert traffic chaos after an alternative tunnel was closed by a landslide, Italian ministry sources said. https://www.thelocal.com/20230901/france-and-italy-agree-to-postpone-closure-of-mont-blanc-tunnelReply on topic: Minister presents to Italian PM a proposal for tunnel under the Strait of Messina
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