All articles by Manish Kumar
Manish Kumar
Witt India and ABB to enhance tunnel safety with advanced ventilation tech
The partnership enhances tunnel safety and efficiency by installing advanced smoke extraction motors, improving operational performance and boosting commuter confidence.
TBM Vidyarthi commences tunnelling journey towards Kanpur Central
TBM Vidyarthi, an earth pressure balance machine by Herrenknecht, was commissioned in January 2024 as the fourth TBM for Kanpur Metro Phase 1.
Rhondda Tunnel Society submits plans for Europe’s longest walking tunnel
An application to the RCT Council seeks excavation to expose the buried Blaencwm tunnel entrance, marking the first phase of the Rhondda Tunnel re-opening project.
Yuba Water awards $77m contract for Colgate tunnel upgrade
The joint venture of Obayashi and Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring won the contract for the Colgate tunnel outage project, which is set to begin in fall 2025.
Balfour Beatty VINCI completes beam installation ahead of schedule
The structure, built on land adjacent to the A46, cuts traffic management time and minimises disruption while ensuring safe, efficient project completion.
AKTOR Romania deploys fourth TBM for Brasov-Sighisoara railway project
The project upgrades the Apața–Cața railway section, with 1,500 tonnes, 100m tunnel boring machine joining three others for tunnel construction.
TfL unveils opening date of Silvertown Tunnel
The new tunnel, which began in 2021, is being constructed to link Silvertown in east London to the Greenwich Peninsula.
Dragados UK selects AECOM as lead designer for Elephant & Castle station
The consulting firm will lead the design and construction of new passenger tunnels, overseeing engineering, tunnelling, and environmental and stakeholder engagement services.