Semmering base tunnel breakthrough achieved in Austria

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Tunnelling crews achieved the first breakthrough of the twin-tube Semmering base tunnel construction project in Austria on Friday. The hole-through moment came some seven years after the start of construction.

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Semmering base tunnel breakthrough achieved in Austria

Image: ÖBB, Ebner

Tunnelling crews achieved the first breakthrough of the twin-tube Semmering base tunnel construction project in Austria on Friday. The hole-through moment came some seven years after the start of construction.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

Former Chief Editor of RailTech.com

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