The Alps are mountains that serve as a physical boundary between countries in Europe. According the article, the Swiss have created the world’s longest tunnel. How will this new tunnel revolutionize transportation in Europe and overcome this physical barrier?

The Swiss tunnel will contribute to much faster and safer transportation and traveling through the Alps.

Explanation:

The Alps are the biggest natural barrier in Europe. They are the highest mountains, but also the ones that occupy the largest area. All countries that have a part of the Alps and have them as a natural barrier are well-developed countries, but despite this, transportation and traveling are not easy even though the infrastructure is of high quality.

The Swiss have created a tunnel of the highest quality, with very length, and it cuts the distance for transportation and traveling significantly. The sheer fact that the tunnel goes through the mountains and is relatively straight is excellent, and when added to it that all of the curves, change of elevation, slow driving are avoided because of it, just makes even better. By driving through the tunnel there aren't any dangers as on the surface roads, as there isn't snow, ice, and avalanches in it, thus the safety is much higher. The amount of time needed for traveling through the Alps is significantly smaller, so the benefits are huge in the economic sector.