Specifications

What is the purpose of the Gherkin building?

• To connect Switzerland and Italy

• To serve as a railway tunnel

• To provide housing for people

• To be a tourist attraction

How long is the Gotthard Base Tunnel?

• 57 km

• 250 km

• 600 km

• Over 1000 km

What will be the source of power for trains in the Gotthard Base Tunnel?

• Diesel

• Electricity

• Magnetism

• Compressed air

How many trains are expected to use the Gotthard Base Tunnel per day?

• Less than 100

• Around 200

• Over 500

• More than 1000

What material will be used for the construction of the Gherkin building?

• Steel

• Concrete

• Aluminium

• Fibreglass

What is the approximate completion date for the Gotthard Base Tunnel?

• 2016

• 2017

• 2020

• 2030

What will be the speed of the fast passenger trains in the Gotthard Base Tunnel?

• 100 kph

• 150 kph

• 200 kph

• 250 kph

What will be the height of the Gherkin building?

• 180 mm

• 40 floors

• Over 200 meters

• Approximately 1000 meters

What will be the number of lifts in the Gherkin building?

• 6

• 18

• 24

• 40

What will be the width of the glass lens in the Gherkin building?

• 2.4 meters

• 4 meters

• 6 meters

• 8 meters