Brenner Basistunnel (BBT SE) and Astaldi-Ghella-Oberosler-COGEIS – P.A.C. joint venture signed a EUR 1 billion contract for performance of the ‘Mules 2-3’ Lot of the Brenner Base Tunnel.
The contract involves the construction of all underground works of the most important stretch of the Italian section of the Brenner Railway Tunnel, from Mezzaselva (Fortezza) to the Italian border with Austria. The main works involve completion of the exploration tunnel and the two main line tunnels for a total of 23 km to be dug using traditional methods, and 46 km to be dug using mechanised excavation with TBMs.
Currently, within Brenner Tunnel project there are four construction sites in operation, two in Austria and two in Italy.
The Brenner Tunnel has an overall cost of EUR 8.8 billion, 40% of which is funded by the EU and the remaining 60% by funds made available by Italy and Austria (with Italy providing EUR 2.65 billion). The tunnel, which is scheduled to become operational in 2025, will represent the new railway link between Italy and Austria, forming part of the Helsinki-La Valletta Corridor 5.
It will be the longest underground railway tunnel in the world with its 64 km of length stretching from Fortezza to Innsbruck. The BBT is primarily intended for freight transportation, allowing a modal shift of traffic from road to rail.
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