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Hudson Tunnel gets green light for construction
With the US Army Corps Of Engineers having issued the Section 404/10 permit to NJ Transit and Amtrak, the US$12.3bn Hudson Tunnel Project has cleared its final bureaucratic hurdle and is allowed to proceed to full construction.
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Work to begin on Baltimore rail tunnel reconstruction
Following a ground-breaking ceremony in Baltimore, US on 29 November, work can now start on enlarging the cross section of the 2.7km Howard Street Tunnel to allow double-stacking of rail-borne shipping containers.
Following a ground-breaking ceremony in Baltimore, US on 29 November, work can now start on enlarging the cross section of the 2.7km Howard Street Tunnel to allow double-stacking of rail-borne shipping containers.
Terratec TBMs enroute to Kanpur metro project
Australia-based TBM-maker Terratec has announced that it has completed the ex-works delivery of two EPB machines for Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation to work on Corridor-1 of the Kanpur MRTS project in India.
Australia-based TBM-maker Terratec has announced that it has completed the ex-works delivery of two EPB machines for Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation to work on Corridor-1 of the Kanpur MRTS project in India.
Ship sets sail carrying components for Scarborough TBM
Jumbo Vision, the appropriately named ship with a jumbo cargo, has left European shores, setting its sights on Canada where it will deliver the parts for a Herrenknecht TBM that will bore Toronto’s Scarborough Subway Extension.
Jumbo Vision, the appropriately named ship with a jumbo cargo, has left European shores, setting its sights on Canada where it will deliver the parts for a Herrenknecht TBM that will bore Toronto’s Scarborough Subway Extension.
Howden wins major fan contract for Sydney’s Rozelle Tunnel
Howden – global provider of air- and gas-handling products, technologies and services – has won a major contract to supply ventilation fans for the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange tunnels in Sydney, Australia.
Howden – global provider of air- and gas-handling products, technologies and services – has won a major contract to supply ventilation fans for the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange tunnels in Sydney, Australia.
New work on soft ground tunnelling published
November 11 saw the publication of the first-ever comprehensive textbook on soft ground tunnel design.
November 11 saw the publication of the first-ever comprehensive textbook on soft ground tunnel design.
Moscow prepares to open stretch of longest underground line
Moscow is getting ready to open a section of metro on the Big Circle Line – described as the world’s longest underground metro.
Moscow is getting ready to open a section of metro on the Big Circle Line – described as the world’s longest underground metro.
Komatsu adds V-series to hydraulic breaker range
Mining and construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu has announced it has expanded its range of hydraulic breakers for use in tunnelling and general construction.
Mining and construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu has announced it has expanded its range of hydraulic breakers for use in tunnelling and general construction.
Sika to acquire MBCC Group (formerly BASF)
Switzerland-based construction and industry chemicals group Sika is to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals.
Switzerland-based construction and industry chemicals group Sika is to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals.
Implenia and Webuild win huge Brenner Base Tunnel contract
A 50/50 partnership between Implenia and Webuild has been awarded a US$736m contract to build part of the Austrian side of the Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT).
A 50/50 partnership between Implenia and Webuild has been awarded a US$736m contract to build part of the Austrian side of the Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT).
John Holland CPB Ghella JV hands over key section of Sydney Metro TSE works
After four years of works, the joint venture comprising John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella has completed construction of the US$2.04bn Sydney Metro City & Southwest Tunnel and Station Excavation (TSE) works Stage 2.
After four years of works, the joint venture comprising John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella has completed construction of the US$2.04bn Sydney Metro City & Southwest Tunnel and Station Excavation (TSE) works Stage 2.
