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Breakthrough for the Toulouse metro Line C in France

On Wednesday, November 26, at 10:00 a.m., the TBM Lise Enjalbert, after travelling 920 m from the shaft of the future Ponts Jumeaux station, where it began in December 2024, broke through the ... More Information

TERRATEC TBM Achieves Outstanding Progress on CIDCO Water Tunnel Project in Mumbai

TERRATEC TBM Achieves Outstanding Progress on CIDCO Water Tunnel Project in Mumbai

TERRATEC’s T83B Open TBM is delivering strong and consistent results on the CIDCO Long Treated Water Tunnel Project in Mumbai, India. Since its launch, the machine has maintained steady ... More Information

Budget 2025 confirms DLR extension to Thamesmead

The UK government welcomes confirmation that London will deliver the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to Thamesmead. The GBP1.7 bn project will be funded through Transport for London (TfL) ... More Information

STM participated in STUVA Conference & Expo 2025

STM participated in the STUVA Conference & Expo 2025, an international benchmark event for underground infrastructure and major construction projects. More Information

TBM excavation for the Bisagno Flood relief tunnel in Italy begins

The TBM Dalia (110-meter-long and 1,280-ton weight)  arrived from China a few months ago and has been assembled in the launch chamber and began excavatiosn for the Bisagno flood diversion ... More Information

India/Kerala - Fort Kochi-Vypeen undersea tunnel

India/Kerala - Fort Kochi-Vypeen undersea tunnel

The Kerala state government is expected to soon invite expressions of interest (EOI) for the construction of the Vypeen-Fort Kochi undersea tunnel connecting Vypeen and Fort Kochi as part of the 48 ... More Information

Supplier Industry Day for the (DLR Thamesmead Extension Programme (TEX) in the UK

Transport for London (TfL) has published a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Thamesmead Extension Programme (TEX). The intention is to establish ... More Information

Sweden - Invitation to Procurement Strategy Conference for the Lindholm Connection project, Gothenburg

Background - The Lindholm Connection project, which is part of the Tram and city bus Brunnsbo - Linné via Lindholmen program, is part of the strategic plan to build an inner ring road for ... More Information

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Čučković: Construction of the tunnel boring machine for the Belgrade Metro in final phase

It is a good thing that we, for example, acquired these tunnel boring machines at a lower price than other countries... More Information

Serbia plans to borrow 2.5 billion EUR in 2026 for the construction of the Belgrade metro

It is also stated that two TBMs (tunnel boring machines), the so-called moles, have already been ordered and are expected to be delivered to ... More Information

VSM starts operation at Tilbury

The pioneering Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine (VSM) from Herrenknecht, named “Verena”, after Verena Holmes, a pioneering British mechanical ... More Information

Metrolinx reveals names of Ontario Line tunnel boring machines

Following a contest, Metrolinx has officially named its two massive tunnel boring machines Libby and Corkie... More Information

Montreal blue line metro tunnel boring machine has arrived, time to dig

It's basically building the backbone of the blue line extension,” said project chief Maha Clour, pointing out that crews have reached the bottom of ... More Information

Norway Unveils The World's Longest Road Tunnel In A Majestic Engineering Marvel

The construction cost broke down to about 38,000 NOK (roughly £3,500) per meter, an impressive figure considering the complexity and scale of the ... More Information

Sydney Metro West construction captured on video ahead of 2032 opening

Two giant tunnel boring machines have made their way through the deepest section of Darling Harbour as part of works on the new Metro West. More Information

Bengaluru's ₹18,000-crore tunnel road project inches closer as four major firms submit bids

Four firms bid for Bengaluru's ₹18000 crore tunnel project linking Hebbal to Silk Board, expected to ease city traffic by 2029 under a 34-year ... More Information

Webuild advances Rocchetta Tunnel excavation

Upcoming construction milestones. Webuild is preparing for the next major phase on the Apice–Hirpinia section: the launch of the reinforced concrete ... More Information

MMRDA plans 70-km underground tunnel road network across Mumbai

The project, being prepared in phases, will enhance multi-level connectivity and ease commuting. By KAILASH BABAR · Google preferences in ET Follow us ... More Information

Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway achieves 43.3% progress

The total length of the seven tunnels under the project is 10.979 km. ... Construction progress for the Chandram Bhir tunnel. (2,250 metres) has ... More Information

MMRDA plans 70-km underground tunnel road network across Mumbai

The project, being prepared in phases, will enhance multi-level connectivity and ease commuting. By KAILASH BABAR · Google preferences in ET Follow us ... More Information

Hong Kong: Robotics And AI Enhance Tunnel Construction

It is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation to advance the Trunk Road T2 and Cha Kwo Ling Tunnel project. These ... More Information

Single-Bore Tunnel Method Chosen for BART Silicon Valley Phase II

This decision allows VTA to advance project design towards 60%, stay on a critical path to tunnel construction and meet the projected revenue service ... More Information

Boring Co. begins 'controlled blasting' for Nashville tunnel at TN capitol

The Boring Co. has started excavation work at a state-owned parking lot on Rose Parks Boulevard for the Music City Loop project Wednesday, Aug. 13, ... More Information

TBM arrives in Montreal for delayed metro extension project

A custom-built tunnel boring machine (TBM) has arrived in Canada for use on a 6km extension of the Montreal Metro... More Information

Spain Confirms Feasibility of €8.5 Billion Morocco-Europe Tunnel

The study was conducted by German company Herrenknecht, the world leader in tunnel boring machines, at the request of the Spanish government's ... More Information

TxDOT spends $748M to burrow bus-size tunnels under Central Austin

The first tunnel boring machine will be deployed near ... Industry experts say tunnel boring machines typically advance about 50 feet per day. More Information

6 TBMs on Duty on the 27-Kilometer Line in Körfezray

Two of the six Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) that will serve in the first 27-kilometer phase are actively excavating tunnels, while the ... More Information

Construction on HS2's Euston tunnel will start 'fairly soon', says rail minister

Construction on the HS2 tunnel from Old Oak Common station to Euston station will start “fairly soon”, the rail minister has said... More Information

Blue Line Extension TBM Arrives at Port of Montreal

Railway Track and Structures Construction site of the future Vertières station (Pie-IX) in June 2025. Caption and photo courtesy of STM. MONTREAL - The tunnel boring machine (TBM) ... More Information

Tunnel break through milestone for Mt Messenger Bypass project

A 110 tonne excavating machine, called Hinetūparimaunga, has broken through at the northern end of the project's 235 metre-long tunnel ... More Information

$3.9 billion tunnel and bridge link for VA

Costing around $3.9 billion, the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) upgrade Expansion project for Virginia will improve traffic flow for a key ... More Information

Extended North Tunnel Flood Mitigation Project Receives $18.2 Million in State Funding

The funding advanced by the board includes a $17.2 million loan and $1 million grant for the construction of the mile-long tunnel, which will divert ... More Information

Gateway Project faces new uncertainty amid government shutdown

Federal funding for the $16B Hudson Tunnel Project, aka Gateway, has been paused during the government shutdown, sparking political backlash. More Information

Tunnel Boring Machine Emily Passes Key Factory Test for DC Water Potomac River Tunnel Project

Tunnel boring machine (TBM), Emily. This test confirms that Emily is ready to begin excavating the southern leg of the Potomac River Tunnel — a ... More Information

Sydney Metro West achieves world-first in tunnelling technology

Sydney Metro West has achieved a world-first in tunnel construction with a Lining Erector Machine (LEM) successfully being used to line the mined ... More Information

Gateway construction continues despite Trump's claim of termination

Tutor Perini, the general contractor on the Manhattan Tunnel Project, confirmed construction activity is currently continuing as planned... More Information

Tunnelling complete for Annacis water supply project

Metro Vancouver has completed the tunnelling phase of the $450 million Annacis Water Supply Tunnel, which will complete in 2028... More Information

Santa Clara VTA confirms single tunnel plan for BART extension

With VTA now owning the tunnel boring machine, the agency assumes full responsibility for its performance, agency officials said. To manage the risk, ... More Information

Chennai: Tunnel Boring Machine Vaigai achieves breakthrough at Mandaveli Metro Station

CHENNAI: The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) on Saturday achieved a major milestone in Phase II tunnelling works, as Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ... More Information

Trump 'terminates' $16 billion Hudson River tunnel project linking N.J. and N.Y.C.

President Trump said funding for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project is "terminated" at a press conference. New Jersey officials said they will ... More Information

$676 million underwater tunnel for India

The project is expected to cost around $676 million, with a Detailed Project Report (DPR) having now been completed. India's road transport network is ... More Information

€1.4 billion Belgian tunnel project approved

The first phase of the €1.4 billion project for Belgium’s new Limburg Noord-Zuid link has been approved. Construction should commence in 2027 on the project, which will form a section of ... More Information

Tunnel boring machine S-639B achieves breakthrough under Kanpur Metro Phase I Project

The package KNPCC-06 involves design and construction of a tunnel through TBM, cut and cover tunnel, underground ramp from Kanpur Central end of ... More Information

Lawmakers propose construction of undersea tunnel to link Luzon and Visayas

Several lawmakers from the Visayas region are proposing the construction of an underground tunnel that will serve as a permanent land connection ... More Information

Oman-UAE rail project hits major milestone with start of tunnel excavation

Tunnel excavation has begun in Oman's Al Hajar Mountains, marking a major milestone for the cross-border Oman-UAE Railway... More Information

Engineering the depths: innovative tunnelling for hydropower projects

Major schemes in Austria, China, and Germany are applying advanced underground construction techniques for hydropower projects. More Information

New tunnel, new standard: Silvertown project showcases innovation in surface protection

Originally approved in 2018, construction of the tunnel began in March 2021. In September 2023, following the completion of tunnelling works, ... More Information

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at/23
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Prior information notice for the construction of new 24 km single-track railway section from ...
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Roads, Ring Roads and Motorways

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Italy, Milan

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United Kingdom, Woolwich London

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Road and Motorway

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Switzerland, Canton of Ticino & Canton of Grisons

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Austria, Salzburg

at/23
Highway

Porr Bau GmbH from Salzburg secured the EUR 38.84 million contract, excluding VAT, for ...
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Austria, Tyrol & Vorarlberg

at/86
Motorway

HTB Baugesellschaft m.b.H. from Arzl im Pitztal secured the EUR4,27 million contract for the ...
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France, Rhone - Alps

fr/107
Motorway

Socomec from Decines Charpieu secured the EUR600,000 contract for the maintenance of the UPS ...
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Sweden, Norrbotten & Vasterbotten

se/95
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Scior Geomanagement AB from Sundsvall secured the EUR 772,029.33 million (SEK8.49 million) ...
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The joint venture formed between Toto Costruzioni Generali and Ubaldi Costruzioni has been ...
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Austria, Vorarlberg

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HTB Baugesellschaft mbH from Nueziders secured the EUR 4.92 million contract, excluding VAT, ...
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Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Ltd, Turner & Townsend JUMBO Consulting Group A/S ...
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Austria, Innsbruck

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Highway

INAQ - Institut für Analytik und Qualität GmbH from Innsbruck secured the EUR ...
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Croatia, National

hr/21
Motorway

EUROSPES d.o.o. from Zagreb secured the EUR 449,899 contract for fan maintenance and repair ...
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Poland, West Pomeranian

pl/32
Highway

The consortium NDI S.A. from Sopot (Leader), Dogus Insaat Ve Ticaret AS from Maslak ...
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Request for Information (RFI) for a metro traffic system solution for the Stockholm's metro ...
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GBI Gesellschaft Beratende Ingenieure mbH from Stuttgart secured he EUR 1.12 million contract ...
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