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News about the Isarco River Underpass Construction Lot

The Isarco underpass construction lot is the southernmost part of the Brenner Base Tunnel before the railway station in Fortezza and it is located 1 km north of the town of Fortezza, in the Prà di…

WHY IS THE BRENNER BASE TUNNEL NOT COMPLETELY FLAT?

However, the tunnel will not be completely flat. It will feature a slight longitudinal slope and a summit (the highest point) at the national border. The reason is related to water. According to…

INTERNATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY VISITS THE BRENNER BASE TUNNEL

At the 12th Commanders’ Forum of the International Fire Academy, held in Innsbruck, the Brenner Base Tunnel project was among the key topics of discussion. As one of Europe’s largest infrastructure…

FIFTH KILOMETRE FOR OLGA: AUSTRIAN TBM ADVANCES NORTHWARDS

Work continues in the east main tunnel of the “H53 Pfons-Brenner” construction lot, where TBM Olga is steadily advancing towards Innsbruck. During the night of 29 to 30 March, Olga passed the…

CONSTRUCTION LOT H41 SILL GORGE-PFONS: FINAL BREAKTHROUGH OF A CROSSCUT COMPLETED

Works at the “H41 Sill Gorge-Pfons” construction site are progressing steadily, with excavation activities now nearing completion. During the night of 8 to 9 April, an important milestone was…

PROTECTING WATER TO BUILD THE FUTURE: THE MONITORING SYSTEM BUILT INTO THE BBT PROJECT

A respectful approach to the use of natural resources plays an important part in helping the environment coexist with the construction of the Brenner Base Tunnel project. The water resources in our…

BUILDING THE FUTURE WHILE RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT: INTERVIEW WITH MONIKA SOCK AND UGO BACCHIEGA

Thanks to the Brenner Base Tunnel, thousands of tonnes of freight will be shifted from road to rail, while new opportunities for education and employment across the Alps will open up for many. Yet…

SAFETY FIRST: WHAT SAFETY MEASURES ARE USED ON THE BUILDING SITES FOR THE BRENNER BASE TUNNEL

In a large infrastructure project such as the Brenner Base Tunnel, it is essential to ensure the safety of workers above and below ground at all times. The 28th of April is the World Day for Safety…

TUNNEL SAFETY: SUCCESSFUL RESCUE EXERCISE IN THE H41 AND H53 CONSTRUCTION LOTS OF THE BBT

Safety is not just a rule, but an absolute priority in the construction of the Brenner Base Tunnel. On 6 February, the H41 Sill Gorge-Pfons and H53 Pfons-Brenner construction lots hosted a major…

HIGH STANDARDS UNDERGROUND: HOW ITALY AND AUSTRIA COOPERATE ON SAFETY IN THE BBT

Safety in the Brenner Base Tunnel is an ongoing process of cooperation between Italy and Austria. To gain insight into the dynamics at Austrian construction sites, we interviewed Andreas Töchterle.…

International recognition for the Brenner Base Tunnel: Runner-up award for the info film at the World Media Festival

For over 25 years, the World Media Festival – Television & Corporate Media Awards – has been one of the most prestigious international awards for audiovisual media, corporate communication, and…

Padastertal: Circular hiking trail re-opens after winter closure - new viewing platform

Europe’s largest landfill site is located at the opening of the Padastertal, a valley branching off from the Wipp valley in Tyrol, near Steinach am Brenner. The hiking trail around the landfill site…

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