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INNOVATION IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION Turin-Lyon Base Tunnel The Turin-Lyon Base Tunnel project represents a significant advancement in European rail infrastructure, aimed at enhancing connectivity between Italy and France. This ambitious initiative, part of the Trans-European Transport Network, focuses on optimizing freight and passenger travel while reducing environmental impacts.    𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: - 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡: Approximately 57.5 kilometers, making it one of the longest rail tunnels in the world. - 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬: Utilizes advanced tunneling methods to ensure safety and efficiency. - 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲: Designed to accommodate up to 400 freight trains and 200 passenger trains daily, vastly improving transport capacity. -𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Aims to minimize carbon emissions by promoting rail over road transport. -𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬: The construction is divided into multiple phases, design(2015), permits (2018), tenders(2020), start of works(2007), end of works(20232) enhancing overall project management and execution. -𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 – the project envisages 22 long-distance trains per day, as opposed to the 6 TGVs currently running on the historical line between Turin and Lyon (Source: Notebook 11 of the Observatory); -𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 8.6 mld euros   The tunnel includes a maximum depth of 1,000 meters and a dual-track system that enables the operation of both passenger and freight trains. State-of-the-art safety and emergency systems are incorporated into the design, ensuring the highest standards of security for users. Furthermore, construction involves advanced engineering techniques to navigate the challenging geological conditions of the Alps.   This project will contribute to regional economic growth and sustainability. Source: https://lnkd.in/ddkG_eq7

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