OTIRA TUNNEL
0 ■ SEVENTH LONGEST IN THE WORLD. The following comparative statement, compiled from the latest available sources by Mr. J. 8.. Cowing, shows the Otira 'funnel to be tho seventh longest in the world:— Nome of , Length. AIU. tunnel. (Country.) nils, yds. Ft. Simplon (Switzerland-Italy)... IS 458 2313 St. Gothard (Switzorland-Itaiy) 9 564 3788 Leitschberg (Switzerland 9 65 4077 Hont Ccnie (France-Italy 7 1730 4248 Arlberff (Austria) 6 <04 4500 Kiokcn (Switzerland) 5 610 650 Otira (Now Zealand) 5 554 MB Tauern (Austria) 5 646 4020 Eonco (Italy) 5 277 - Tenda (Italy) • 5 56 3260 WOELD'S HIGHEST TUNNELS. Oaldera (Peru) 1 1320 15.774 Trans-Andina (Ohile-Argentine ' 50l 10,500
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 117, 4 February 1918, Page 4
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108OTIRA TUNNEL Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 117, 4 February 1918, Page 4
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