Last kilometre for TBM Flavia: excavation works in the western main tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel are proceeding apace toward the State border

The TBM named Flavia started its journey in April 2019 from the Mules construction lot. It is a 200-metre-long tunnel...

ITA Awards: the Brenner Base Tunnel swept the board

The ITA awards, currently in their 10th edition, are an important international recognition for underground works. Our...

Building Better Together: the Brenner Base Tunnel project and the future of European mobility

On Wednesday 18 September, the start-up ceremony was held for the last TBMs to work on the BBT project, Wilma and Olga....

From Thursday to Sunday, BBT SE awaits you at the Bolzano Autumn Fair

Once again this year, the Bolzano Fair offers the opportunity to find all about the BBT project by visiting our stand....

Safety first: visit of a delegation of the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into Working Conditions in Italy to the Mules construction site

Last Monday, a delegation of the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into Working Conditions in Italy, Exploitation and...

Status of the works of the Brenner Base Tunnel

The BBT tunnel system includes about 230 km of tunnels. 183 km have already been excavated.
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183 km
230 km
Railway tunnel 82 km
Exploratory tunnel 56 km
Other tunnels 45 km
64
kilometres
This is the length of the Brenner Base Tunnel and the Innsbruck bypass with which it links south of Aldrans. This will make it the longest underground railway connection in the world.
250
km/h
Passenger trains will travel through the tunnel at a top speed of 250 km/h.
1,350
measuring stations
Water quality is monitored at 1,350 measuring stations all along the project area.
25
minutes
The trip from Innsbruck to Fortezza takes 80 minutes today. The trip through the BBT will take only 25 minutes.