Tauernbahn
The Tauernbahn is a major railway line in Austria connecting the states of Salzburg and Carinthia. It forms a crucial part of the trunk line connecting Germany to Italy and southeastern Europe. The railway traverses the High Tauern mountain range, a challenging but scenic route. Construction began in 1901 and the line was opened in stages, with the full route completed in 1909.
The most significant engineering feats on the Tauernbahn are the two main tunnels: the Tauern Tunnel and
Electrification of the line was completed in stages, with the entire line being electrified by 1920. The