The base tunnel enable a train speed of Vmax of 250 km/h.
In total with all access tunnels cross-passages (at 312 m intervals) & shafts the lengths of sub terrain constructions adds to 157 km. and 2 multifunction stations (MFS) at Sedrun and Faido.
Subdivision of the entire stretch of 57 km in 5 sections with 3 intermediate headings: Erstfeld (7.7 km), Amsteg (11.3 km), Sedrun (8.6 km incl. MFS), Faido (13.4 km incl. MFS) and Bodio (16.0 km)
The section Sedrun is one out of five sections of the Gotthard Base Tunnel construction site. This section has a length of 6.8 km and a maximum overburden of 1550 m.
The section Faido is one out of five sections of the Gotthard Base Tunnel construction site. This section has a length of 14.6 km long and a maximum overburden of 2300 m.