The Swiss Gotthard Base Tunnel was partially reopened to rail traffic at midnight on 22 August 2023. The tunnel was closed following the derailment of 16 freight carriages on 10 August 2023 which caused extensive damage to the infrastructure. Rail traffic has since been diverted in both directions via the Gotthard panoramic line wherever possible, resulting in delays in passenger traffic, and 30 per cent fewer available seats as passenger trains could not take the route.