Industry gears up for World Tunnel Day

World Tunnel Day is celebrated each year on December 4, the feast day of St Barbara, the patron saint of tunnellers. The day is marked around the world with stories, photos and videos of tunnelling achievements posted on social media.

ATS wants to make this year’s event “the most memorable yet, turning #WorldTunnelDay into the most exciting #BoringDay”, reflecting “the profound impact tunnels have on our daily lives”.

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“We’re calling on all tunnel enthusiasts (young, middle aged and old) to light up the underground on social media. We specifically invite you to share your accomplishments from the past year, aiming to engage more young professionals in our dynamic field. Whether it’s a project visit, a milestone achieved, or an engaging quiz night, we want to see it all! Your experiences are not only valuable to us but also serve as a wellspring of inspiration for our entire community,” the ATS said.

In the UK, the BTS Young Members organisation leads the social media campaign to celebrate the day.