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Giampilieri Fiumfreddo Project in Italy

Green TBMs lead technological revolution of the industry

Giampilieri Fiumfreddo Section is part of Messina Catania High-speed Railway Line. This project features the first application of the green concept in TBM industry, where the green concept is embodied through intelligent control and low-carbon environmental protection.

Project Background

Messina-Catania Railway Line is part of the initiative to develop sustainable transportation promoted by the European Union, to create the TEN-T European Corridor system, which will connect and improve transportation in Europe.

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Giampilieri Fiumfreddo Project in Italy Route

The green TBM starts the 10-km long travel through mountains.

Project Information

Tunnelling length: 18,219 m + 13,338 m+ 10,742 m
Geology: Phyllite, sandstone, metamorphic clastic rock, limestone
Contractor: Webuild

TBM Parameter

TBM type: Dual-mode TBM
TBM S/N: CREC 1193/1194/1237
Boring Dia: 9.16 m
Main drive power: 3,850 kW
FAT date: August, 2023

Project Characteristics

Application of green TBM concept.
Continuous mining technology.
Rapid mode changing technology.