All articles by Pradeep Bairaboina
Pradeep Bairaboina
Kystverket selects four contractors to bid on construction of Stad ship tunnel
The contract is expected to be signed in the autumn of 2025 and construction is set to commence in 2026, contingent upon receiving bids within the project’s budget framework
TBM begins excavation on Kaprun 2029 project’s pressure tunnel
With excavation now underway, the tunnel boring machine is expected to advance at a rate of 15m per day, reaching the new surge tank within a year
Finalists announced for British Tunnelling Society’s Harding Prize 2025
The final lecture event is set to take place on 20 March 2025, at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), One Great George Street, Westminster, London
China moves forward with Gaoligong Mountains Tunnel despite geological challenges
The tunnel will connect Nujiang Station and Longling Station as part of a broader effort to enhance railway connectivity in the region
Dubai Municipality to tender first two packages of $22bn DSST project
The DSST project is split into six packages, which will be tendered as PPP packages with concession periods lasting between 25 and 35 years
BTS Tunnel Design & Construction Course 2025 opens for registration
The course is aimed at professionals involved in tunnelling, including engineers, project clients, tunnel operators, and members of the financial and insurance sectors with an interest in tunnelling enterprises
TBM Ida completes three-quarters of Brenner Base Tunnel route
The TBM Ida has now excavated 6km of tunnel and continues to progress southward.
Siddhababa Tunnel Project in Nepal achieves breakthrough
The tunnel, measuring 1,126m in length, features double lanes, an 8.5m width, and sidewalks to facilitate pedestrian safety.
Norwegian Coastal Administration advances Stad ship tunnel construction
Spanning 1.7km, the tunnel will measure 50m in height and 36m in width, cutting through the Stad peninsula to enhance maritime safety and efficiency
Herrenknecht Iberica to conduct feasibility study for Morocco-Spain undersea rail link
The proposed rail link will include plans for a double-rail track and a service line stretching 38.5km between Tarifa in Spain and Tangier in Morocco.