Winterthur's Railway Ruin

Winterthur's Railway Ruin. The city of Winterthur was almost driven to ruin 125 years ago due to the ambitious project of the Nationalbahn, which was initiated…

Location: Winterthur, Switzerland, Switzerland

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The city of Winterthur was almost driven to ruin 125 years ago due to the ambitious project of the Nationalbahn, which was initiated to compete with the powerful private railway companies controlled by Alfred Escher. The city invested heavily in the project, with devastating financial consequences that lasted for decades.

Source: Winterthurs Kampf für ein eigenes Bahnnetz | NZZ

Winterthur's Railway Ruin — Switzerland, Canton of Zurich

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