Austria’s new Koralm tunnel welcomes train for the first time

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Around 160.000 tunnel lining segments were used, as well as 13,000 concrete track support slabs. 2023, ÖBB / Chris Zenz

The under-construction Koralm tunnel in Austria welcomed its first passenger train earlier this week as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of track-laying activities through the 33-kilometre-long tunnel. Regular high-speed service will not commence for another two years.

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Austria’s new Koralm tunnel welcomes train for the first time

Koralmtunnel Austria
Around 160.000 tunnel lining segments were used, as well as 13,000 concrete track support slabs. 2023, ÖBB / Chris Zenz

The under-construction Koralm tunnel in Austria welcomed its first passenger train earlier this week as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of track-laying activities through the 33-kilometre-long tunnel. Regular high-speed service will not commence for another two years.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

Former Chief Editor of RailTech.com

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