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A Rhine barge travelling through Basel, with the cathedral in the distance

Barge approaching Basel, Canton Basel City

The Rhine gives Switzerland free access to the high seas. Basel is therefore a major trans-shipment centre. It has four ports, all of which are closely integrated into the European road and rail systems.

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Images 6-10 from 52

  • A Rhine barge travelling through Basel, with the cathedral in the distance
  • Arosa Express on the Langwieser viaduct.
  • The tail of an aircraft at Belp airport near Bern
  • A tilting train shows off its tilt
  • Commuter Train in Ticino travels past a field of cows

 

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