All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
Thailand plans to cancel underground tunnel for Northern Bangkok Expressway project
The underground tunnel segment was designed to link the Si Rat Expressway with Ngamwongwan Road and Prasert Manukit Road in Bangkok.
Malaysian state Selangor proposes $1.4bn underground tunnel project to tackle flood risks
The project concept is inspired by Japan’s flood management systems, particularly those in Kawasaki and Saitama, where underground tunnels are used to channel excess water.
Geotechnical work begins for NSW high-speed rail link to Sydney
The initial focus is on the Newcastle to Sydney segment, which will traverse the Central Coast and include both tunnel and above-ground sections to address geological challenges in the area.
Ferrovial and Gamuda complete first phase of Coffs Harbour Bypass project
The next breakthrough at the 320m Shephards Lane tunnel is expected to be achieved by mid-April 2025.
Blue Mountains launches further remediation work at Lapstone Hill Tunnel
The ongoing work involves clearing debris and relaying the track to restore public access, with completion expected by late November, subject to weather conditions.
Excavation begins for Pyrmont Metro Station in Sydney, Australia
The Pyrmont Station cavern, once completed as expected by early 2025, will facilitate the arrival of the Jessie and Ruby TBMs.
UK government commits funding for HS2 tunnelling to Euston station
The tunnelling is a vital part of the high-speed railway link connecting Birmingham and London, extending the HS2 line from Old Oak Common to Euston station.
Malaysia’s ECRL Project advances with Gombak Tunnel breakthrough
The 665km ECRL Project will connect Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang on the East Coast to Selangor, reducing travel time between Kota Bharu and Gombak to around four hours.
COWI secures contract for Hudson River Ground Stabilisation Project
The stabilisation work will prepare the eastern riverbed for a 3.8km twin-tube rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey.
Fatal accident at Patna Metro tunnel construction site in India claims two lives
The incident happened when a soil excavation machine suffered a brake failure, leading to its overturning and trapping workers underneath.