Soft factors – what 60 meters of rails say about the city of Basel (Swiss Press Local 2023, by Jonas Hoskyn) - Swiss Press Award

Schweiz am Wochenende, Ausgabe Basel

Jonas Hoskyn

In 2002, after a long political wrangling, a new tram connection was installed at Basel's Centralbahnplatz. The 60 meters of track are the result of a daring feat that is unparalleled – and an extraordinary example of how politics can work in the city of Basel.