A team of 90 specialist engineers are getting HS2’s second tunnel boring machine ready to start digging the Bromford Tunnel in Birmingham, UK.
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TBMs Florence and Cecilia mark 90% progress through the 10-mile Chiltern tunnels
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HS2’s tunnel boring machines Florence and Cecilia have reached the Chesham Road shaft, marking 90% progress under the Chiltern tunnels.
Sydney Metro West TBMs set historic record with double tunnel breakthrough
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Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Daphne and Beatrice have completed the first double tunnel breakthrough for the Sydney Metro West project.
Snowy Hydro tunnelling restarts at Tantangara
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Snowy Hydro tunnelling at Tantangara has restarted following the NSW Government’s approval for the project’s planning modification.
Project Spotlight: Silvertown Tunnel
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The Silvertown Tunnel project in London involves constructing a new twin-bore road tunnel to improve congestion and transportation.
Tunnelling powers ahead for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project
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Tunnelling powers ahead to construct the 23km Western Sydney Airport metro alignment in Greater Western Sydney.
Tunnelling begins for Western Harbour Tunnel Stage 2
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Western Harbour Tunnel Stage 2 is underway, as a 100-tonne roadheader began its excavation journey from Cammeray to Waverton in NSW.
HS2’s Tunnel Boring Machine Emily prepares for launch in Ealing
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HS2’s 1700-tonne Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Emily has been lifted into the 25m deep ancillary shaft to prepare for launch in Ealing, UK.
First autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine in Australia launches for Sydney Metro West
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Tunnel boring machine Betty makes history as the first autonomous TBM is launched for the Sydney Metro West project.
TBM Peggy completes journey for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project
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TBM Peggy has completed the journey through the future Airport Terminal station for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.
Tunnelling contract awarded for Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East
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A consortium of CPB Contractors, Ghella and Acciona Construction, has been awarded the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East tunnelling contract.
A Short History of Tunnel Boring Machines TBMs
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Tunnel boring machines, or TBMs are giant machines used to build tunnels. Today, we bring you a short history of their development and use.
