All articles by Manish Kumar
Manish Kumar
Calgary City Council approves Green Line LRT construction
The LRT project will feature two underground stations in the Downtown/Beltline area, Eau Claire and 7 Avenue S.W.
Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel Project advances with TBM breakthrough
Chessie TBM broke through at Thimble Shoal Channel, reaching its end destination, and will finish mining after removal of bracing struts and steel beam.
China accelerates construction of 602m tunnel on China-Russia railway
A tunnel under construction in Suifenhe, Heilongjiang, will replace three 120-year-old tunnels by May 2025, enhancing the railway connection to the China-Russia border.
Ontario plans Hazel McCallion Line extension with Brampton tunnel connection
The Hazel McCallion Line’s underground extension to downtown Brampton will enhance transit access, offering fast, affordable, and reliable transportation.
Azerbaijan’s Horadiz-Aghband railway advances as design work completes
The 110.4km Horadiz-Aghband railway will feature over 300 structures, including tunnels, bridges, stations, and galleries, designed by local engineers for enhanced regional connectivity
Vossloh secures €30m contract for HS2 rail fastening systems
Vossloh will supply rail fastening systems for HS2, ensuring stability, safety, and durability under high-speed conditions on the London-Birmingham high-speed line.
Herrenknecht delivers E-Power Pipe for Heitkamp Swiss grid expansion projects
The E-Power Pipe method enables precise trenchless installation of protective pipes, for both pressure-resistant and non-pressure-resistant products at shallow depths.
Metro Manila project advances with TBM launch at Camp Aguinaldo Station
MMSP’s Contract Package 103 will use four TBMs to tunnel 6.5km for the Anonas and Camp Aguinaldo stations and their associated tunnels.
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.