In pictures: Merseyrail Northern Line reopens after £3.5M tunnel upgrade

Merseyrail’s Northern Line has fully reopened following a 27-day closure to allow Network Rail to carry out £3.5M of strengthening and waterproofing work on four Victorian tunnels beneath Liverpool city centre. The post In pictures: Merseyrail Northern Line reopens after £3.5M tunnel upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2: SCS breaks through into Old Oak Common connecting station with north London line

Skanska Costain Strabag (SCS) has broken through Old Oak Common station creating the 14km tunnel that links the site to the remainder of the HS2 route. The post HS2: SCS breaks through into Old Oak Common connecting station with north London line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2 criticised over handling of damage claims to homes near Euston Tunnel

A north London councillor has blasted HS2 chiefs over their handling of complaints from residents about damage to Victorian homes near tunnelling works for the £100m megaproject. Barbara Want, who represents Queens Park Ward on Brent Council, said delivery body HS2 Ltd owed worried residents… The post HS2 criticised over handling of damage claims to homes near Euston Tunnel appeared first on Construction News.

Amey set for £42m DLR Thamesmead extension early works

Rail contractor to scope enabling package for planned Thames tunnel extension

Canal remains closed after tunnel damaged during VolkerHighways work

A section of canal in Bath has been closed after a tunnel was damaged during road improvement works by VolkerHighways. The Canal & River Trust (CRT) had to shut a section of the Kennet and Avon Canal and its towpath following the incident on 9… The post Canal remains closed after tunnel damaged during VolkerHighways work appeared first on Construction News.

Autonomous vision-based bridge and tunnel strike prevention system

Autonomous vision-based bridge and tunnel strike prevention system for improved safety and more efficient asset management.

B1M - Austria is Digging a Tunnel Like No Other 14062023

The B1M look at the "blast and drill" method used to create new curved tunnels to link existing highways up to a new suspension bridge in Linz, Austria

HS2 - Progress on HS2’s Copthall Green Tunnel (as Western portal is complete) 15062023

Engineers working on the HS2 project are celebrating progress as they have completed the western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel. Located in Hillingdon, the 880m long tunnel structure sits between the twin bored Northolt Tunnel and the Colne Valley Viaduct.

Tech Tacular - Britain's New Super Mine. Constructing The Deepest Mine In Europe 15052023

This video provides details about the Woodsmith polyhalite mine near Whitby. The mine is set to go into production in 2027 and is costing around £6 billion and will create over 2,000 jobs for the local area

HS2 - How HS2's Burton Green Tunnel will enhance the local environment in Warwickshire 06042023

The 700-metre Burton Green Tunnel, located in Warwickshire, is beginning to take shape as construction is ramping up. The tunnel will follow the existing disused railway line in the area and a key feature of the tunnel is that it will include enhanced environmental features. These include tree planting, new footpaths and better connections to local woods.

When planning, what are the key engineering considerations to ensure structural integrity?