Giampilieri Fiumfreddo Project in Italy
Giampilieri Fiumfreddo Project in Italy
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. |
