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What is the primary gauge of the rail lines operated by Swiss Federal Railways?

  • Standard gauge

  • Narrow gauge

  • Broad gauge

  • Metre gauge

Answer

Swiss Federal Railways primarily operates on standard gauge lines, which is the most common railway track gauge worldwide. Standard gauge measures 1,435 millimeters (4 feet 8.5 inches) between the inner sides of the rails.
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