New News information at Tunnels & Tunnelling International New and updated information from News listed on http://www.tunnelsonline.info http://www.tunnelsonline.info/ en-us http://www.tunnelsonline.info/ New News information at Tunnels & Tunnelling International http://http//www.tunnelsonline.info/content/images/logo_big.gif Ontario’s subway expansion moves to next stage http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/ontarios-subway-expansion-moves-to-next-stage-11342884 http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/ontarios-subway-expansion-moves-to-next-stage-11342884 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/11342884/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>The Ontario government has issued a Request for Proposals for the design and build of the Yonge North Subway Extension tunnels. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:03:48 GMT Michigan approves Enbridge Great Lakes tunnel for oil pipeline http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/michigan-approves-enbridge-great-lakes-tunnel-for-oil-pipeline-11342882 http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/michigan-approves-enbridge-great-lakes-tunnel-for-oil-pipeline-11342882 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/11342882/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved a siting application to replace a segment of pipelines on the lakebed of the Straits of Mackinac, with a single pipeline in a tunnel deep below the lakebed. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:03:10 GMT Brenner base tunnel’s ida’s first 1000 metres: a new milestone at the h41 sill gorge-pfons site http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/brenner-base-tunnels-idas-first-1000-metres-a-new-milestone-at-the-h41-sill-gorge-pfons-site-11340300 http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/brenner-base-tunnels-idas-first-1000-metres-a-new-milestone-at-the-h41-sill-gorge-pfons-site-11340300 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/11340300/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>TBM Ida, one of the two large tunnel boring machines advancing southward in Austria, has recently concluded the initial 1,000-meter section of excavation. While the TBMs progress in their southward trajectory, a deliberate design choice plays a crucial role in safeguarding the areas where the project is underway. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:20:18 GMT Rendel and EDR appointed on Weser Immersed Tube Tunnel http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/rendel-and-edr-appointed-on-weser-immersed-tube-tunnel-11340278 http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/rendel-and-edr-appointed-on-weser-immersed-tube-tunnel-11340278 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/11340278/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>EDR GmbH and Rendel Limited, both part of the Ingérop Group, have been appointed as the permanent works designer for Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG (W&F) to provide the detailed design of the 775 million euro Weser immersed tube tunnel and the cut and cover structures. EDR/Rendel will work in collaboration with W&F and their project partners Strutkon andVan Oord to deliver this challenging and prestigious project in Bremen, Germany. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:20:13 GMT Hudson Tunnel breaks ground in New Jersey http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/hudson-tunnel-breaks-ground-in-new-jersey-11339628 http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/hudson-tunnel-breaks-ground-in-new-jersey-11339628 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/11339628/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>The Hudson Tunnel Project has broken ground in New Jersey with work beginning on the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation Project. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:16:34 GMT Tideway dismantles shed after five years’ tunnelling http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/tideway-dismantles-shed-after-five-years-tunnelling-11339188 http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/tideway-dismantles-shed-after-five-years-tunnelling-11339188 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/11339188/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>An acoustic shed built to enable the construction of part of London’s Tideway is being dismantled after years of tunnelling work in Greenwich. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:57:13 GMT Another breakthrough celebrated on Chennai Metro Rail Phase II http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/another-breakthrough-celebrated-on-chennai-metro-rail-phase-ii-11339155 http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/another-breakthrough-celebrated-on-chennai-metro-rail-phase-ii-11339155 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/11339155/thumbnail.JPG'/></a>Chennai Metro Rail Ltd and contractor Tata Projects Ltd have celebrated the breakthrough of the 6.61m diameter EPBM working on Package TU-01 for Phase II – Corridor 3 of the Chennai Metro Rail project in India. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:48:26 GMT Webuild launches training scheme http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/webuild-launches-training-scheme-11339248 http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/webuild-launches-training-scheme-11339248 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/11339248/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>Webuild has launched a training programme to skill next generations in mechanised excavation. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:20:00 GMT EVs help Ghella reduce project impact http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/evs-help-ghella-reduce-project-impact-11335132 http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/evs-help-ghella-reduce-project-impact-11335132 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/11335132/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>Ghella is using EVs to reduce CO2 on water projects on opposite sides of the globe. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:41:00 GMT Skanska signs Norwegian highway contract http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/skanska-signs-norwegian-highway-contract-11335104 http://www.tunnelsonline.info/news/skanska-signs-norwegian-highway-contract-11335104 Skanska, in joint venture with Syltern, has signed a contract to build the new E6 highway in Norway, including an 800m tunnel. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:40:41 GMT