Astro the robotic dog trialled on Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project

Astro joins the crew underground, symbolising the project’s focus on innovation and worker safety. (Images: Mighty Films)John Holland and Telstra Enterprise have trialled a robotic dog equipped with environmental sensors and 5G connectivity to enhance safety … The post Astro the robotic dog trialled on Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project appeared first on Inside Construction.

Best K-12 Education: Bard High School Early College

Building over a D.C. Metro tunnel challenged the Bard High School Early College project team, who transformed a former elementary school into an institution dedicated to increasing higher education access for low-income and underrepresented communities by providing a free college program.

Melbourne Metro Tunnel project sees £431M cost blowout and potential delays

The Victoria, Australia government’s Melbourne Metro Tunnel rail project is facing significant budget overruns and a potential delay. The post Melbourne Metro Tunnel project sees £431M cost blowout and potential delays appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Mock Metro Tunnel stations set up in Footscray warehouse

The project team working on the Metro Tunnel stations is finalising architectural elements for the five new stations inside a … The post Mock Metro Tunnel stations set up in Footscray warehouse appeared first on Inside Construction.

Melbourne Metro Tunnel to open a year early following upgrade to key commuter railway line

Upgrade work on the Sunbury line in Melbourne, Australia, is complete, meaning the Metro Tunnel is now projected to open in 2025, a year ahead of schedule. The post Melbourne Metro Tunnel to open a year early following upgrade to key commuter railway line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Extreme Constructions: The Paris Metro | Documentary

More than a century old, Paris’ metro is the beating heart of the city. With its 220 km of rail, 302 stations and 13 lines, the metro transports more than five million people every day. Invented by Fulgence Bienvenüe, the Parisian Metro tested many construction methods: wooden tunnels, boring machines, shields, ground freezing systems, steel viaducts and submerged chambers in the Seine.