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July 13, 2026 | North America

New York’s Hudson Tunnel Project defies the critics

Legal wrangling over federal funding caused a brief hiatus to construction work earlier this year, but the Hudson Tunnel Project remains on schedule, as Gateway Development Commission CEO Tom Prendergast explains in an exclusive interview with Mark Simmons.

July 10, 2026 | Infrastructure

Shizuoka governor ends Chuo maglev construction impasse

JR Central can resume tunnelling beneath Japan’s southern Alps.

October 8, 2024 | Metros

Prague Metro Line D progresses

Tunnel connection with Line C has been completed for future empty stock movements.

August 29, 2024 | High-speed

HS2 Birmingham tunnel reaches halfway point

The first bore on the 5.6km Bromford Tunnel is partially complete.

August 30, 2023 | Australia/NZ

Preferred bidder named for Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop tunnelling

Tunnelling on 16km section of new orbital line is expected to begin in 2026.

May 17, 2023 | Metros

Agra Metro tunnelling breakthrough

TBM has reached Agra Fort station in record time since being launched in February.

April 12, 2023 | Infrastructure

Breakthrough announced in China’s Helan Mountains tunnel project

Construction is underway in an environmentally sensitive area crossed by the Great Wall.

March 22, 2023 | Infrastructure

Tunnelling work begins on Telese - Vitulano section of Naples - Bari HSL

Work involves track doubling, line and station upgrades, and four new stations.

March 8, 2023 | Tenders

CPK invites tenders for second stage of Łódź tunnel project

Contract will cover TBM chambers for 4km tunnel on Poland’s first high-speed line.

March 2, 2023 | Metros

Tunnel breakthrough is milestone for Lisbon Circular Line

New line connecting Estrela and Santos expected to open in 2024.

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