The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world’s longest and deepest train tunnel through the Swiss Alps, makes exclusive use of South African antenna technology from POYNTING Antennas to ensure a seamless digital communication service underground over a route length of more than 57km.

The R130 billion-project was completed recently and consists of two single-track tunnels connecting Switzerland with Italy, as part of the so-called New Railway Link through the Alps

“We are very proud of the fact that a South African company was chosen as the preferred antenna supplier for this colossal project,” says the CEO of POYNTING South Africa, Michael Howard.

South African antenna technology used in major European tunnel project