the Lonato tunnel in Northern Italy

Excavation works for second tube of Milan-Verona railway tunnel underway

Work on the first tube as completed near the end of the third quarter of 2022. 2023, RFI

The 10-metre-diameter tunnel boring machine (TBM) dubbed ‘Martine’ has begun excavation works for the Lonato tunnel in Northern Italy, part of the new railway section between Brescia and Verona. The tube will be close to 4,8 kilometres in length upon completion.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

Former Chief Editor of RailTech.com

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