Austria’s new Koralm tunnel welcomes train for the first time
Around 160.000 tunnel lining segments were used, as well as 13,000 concrete track support slabs. 2023, ÖBB / Chris Zenz
The under-construction Koralm tunnel in Austria welcomed its first passenger train earlier this week as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of track-laying activities through the 33-kilometre-long tunnel. Regular high-speed service will not commence for another two years.
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