The Grand Council of the Canton of Berne, in the year 1903, agreed to grant a subvention for the construction of the projected Jura Tunnel for a line between Soleure and Munster, which will give access to the proposed tunnel through the Bernese Alps for communication with the Simplon Tunnel. An agreement has also been arrived at between the Federal Council and the Simplon Tunnel Company by which the latter will receive an increased amount for the construction of the Simplon Tunnel, but will not be liberated from its obligation to construct a second tunnel. The company agrees to transfer the tunnel to the Federal Government.