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Bringing you the latest tunnelling news, Tunnelling Journal is the leading publication for the tunnelling and underground construction industry.
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Retrieval of Herrenknecht 7m diameter TBMs Betty and Dorothy has kicked off after their completion of boring on the Sydney Metro West tunnels. https://t.co/2M6MQbpJCZ
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Retrieval of Herrenknecht 7m diameter TBMs Betty and Dorothy has kicked off after their completion of boring on the Sydney...
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On 24 November, two state-of-the-art slurry TBMs manufactured by China Railway Construction Heavy Industry (CRCHI) were dispatched to South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province to begin work on a major power cable project. https://t.co/Tb3dvbfyQK
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On 24 November, two state-of-the-art slurry TBMs manufactured by China Railway Construction Heavy Industry (CRCHI) were dispatched to South Korea’s...
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The construction of HS2’s longest green tunnel took a major step forward this week with the realignment of a key local road, freeing up space for the next phase of excavations. https://t.co/u9EWTt12Id
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The construction of HS2’s longest green tunnel took a major step forward this week with the realignment of a key...
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Three major international companies have been appointed for the next phase of work looking at the potential for fixed links in Shetland. Funding was agreed to develop a Fixed Link Model (FLM), using the Yell Sound crossing as a ‘test case’. https://t.co/MWxYNi3NHG
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Three major international companies have been appointed for the next phase of work looking at the potential for fixed links...
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Momentum is growing on the UK National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing, with the process of buying one of the world’s largest TBMs now under way – just days after funding for the scheme was announced in the budget. https://t.co/m8Xmu5Sk9U
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Momentum is growing on the UK National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing, with the process of buying one of the world’s...
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ACCIONA, as part of the MossIA join venture, has successfully completed a new milestone in the construction of the Sandbukta – Moss – Såstad railway for Bane NOR, in #Norway. https://t.co/iio6FxdNu1
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ACCIONA, as part of the MossIA join venture, has successfully completed a new milestone in the construction of the Sandbukta...
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#Sydney Metro West has achieved a world-first in tunnel construction with a Lining Erector Machine (LEM) successfully being used to line the mined service tunnels that connect to the future stabling and maintenance facility at Clyde. https://t.co/LbrxFVzv2J
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Sydney Metro West has achieved a world-first in tunnel construction with a Lining Erector Machine (LEM) successfully being used to...
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Momentum is building on #Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Project, with four TBMs on order to excavate the twin tunnels on the project’s northern section, which is being delivered by Webuild as part of Terra Verde Joint Venture. https://t.co/oABqVWOhL4
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Momentum is building on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Project, with four TBMs on order to excavate the twin...
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Friday, November 21, 2025 saw Eiffage take delivery of the TBM intended for the excavation of the future Grand #Paris Express Line 15 East, and the first for the Bobigny – Champigny Centre section, at the German manufacturer Herrenknecht AG’s factory. https://t.co/mzhQbpSOWY
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Friday, November 21, 2025 saw Eiffage take delivery of the TBM intended for the excavation of the future Grand Paris...
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland has begun the process of inviting prospective bidders to tender for the Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) Support Services Contract for MetroLink. https://t.co/ZdvcrpGFB5
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland has begun the process of inviting prospective bidders to tender for the Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) Support Services Contract for MetroLink. Procuring the...
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The pioneering Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine (VSM) from Herrenknecht, named “Verena”, after Verena Holmes, a pioneering #British mechanical engineer, has begun operations at UK Client, National Grid’s Tilbury site. https://t.co/ipfkNvHXnD
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The pioneering Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine (VSM) from Herrenknecht, named “Verena”, after Verena Holmes, a pioneering British mechanical engineer, has...
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On Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, a significant milestone in construction progress deep beneath the #Alps with the breakthrough of the Herrenknecht TBMs “Lilia” and “Ida” in the main tunnels of construction section H41 Sill Gorge-Pfons south of #Innsbruck
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On Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, representatives of the Brenner Base Tunnel project owner, construction companies, and other project partners celebrated...
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The CERN Council has taken a significant step forward in the journey toward realising the CHF15bn Future Circular Collider (FCC), following a dedicated meeting at CERN on 6th and 7th November 2025. https://t.co/nnsjEYJoWc
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The CERN Council has taken a significant step forward in the journey toward realising the CHF15bn Future Circular Collider (FCC),...
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Webuild has reported excavation of the Rocchetta Tunnel is progressing at full speed, with the first 4km bored, marking approximately 62% of the works completed. Civil works for the future Hirpinia station on the line have also been finalised. https://t.co/IjlEwHt1Ny
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Webuild has reported excavation of the Rocchetta Tunnel is progressing at full speed, with the first 4km bored, marking approximately...
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Transport for London (TfL) has started market engagement for the planned £1.62bn extension of the Docklands Light Railway to #Thamesmead. https://t.co/Cx8R9UqVRq
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Transport for London (TfL) has started market engagement for the planned £1.62bn extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead....
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The NTA - Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd has officially launched the pre-qualification phase for the design and construction of the first stage of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Metro Programme https://t.co/t0rYqBWk4c
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The NTA – Metropolitan Mass Transit Systems Ltd has officially launched the pre-qualification phase for the design and construction of...
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The Australian Minns Labor Government is taking another important step to protect workers against dust diseases, by strengthening the safety code of practice for tunnel construction https://t.co/oHtpo8FxXh
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The Australian Minns Labor Government is taking another important step to protect workers against dust diseases, by strengthening the safety...
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UK Nuclear Power Project Sizewell C, the first new #nuclear project globally to be financed with independent, private financial investors, has reached Financial Close. https://t.co/eONSFJMDok
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UK Nuclear Power Project Sizewell C, the first new nuclear project globally to be financed with independent, private financial investors,...
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TERRATEC reports steady progress on the Magistrala 6 Metro Project (M6) in Bucharest, where its S67 EPBM is advancing through challenging sandy ground as part of the South Section: 1 Mai – #Tokyo contract. Read the full story here👇 https://t.co/ehtoM4l2s2
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TERRATEC reports steady progress on the Magistrala 6 Metro Project (M6) in Bucharest, where its S67 EPBM is advancing through...
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The Terra Verde Joint Venture has announced the start of major construction on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop East, a significant milestone in delivering one of Victoria’s most transformative public transport and housing projects https://t.co/mgvFZUmA9P
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The Terra Verde Joint Venture has announced the start of major construction on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East at...
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