The first completed tunnel boring project on the HS2 rail project has been confirmed, after workers broke through the final layer of rock in a mile-long section under the Warwickshire countryside. HS2 announced on July 26th that the Long Itchington Tunnel excavation had been completed by workers using a boring machine called Dorthy, which was […]
Tunnels are used for many things and have been around since the beginning of time. From Ancient Greece to Babylon, tunnels have been utilized for travel, protection and transportation for centuries. Construction has come a long way since ancient times, the tunnels we build now are far more complex, structurally sound and impressive than ever […]
Passengers using the Great Western Railway (GWR) services will have to face disruptions over the next few weeks, as the Severn Tunnel will be closed for essential repairs.
Workplace health and safety should always be at the forefront of everyone’s minds when working in at-risk situations and environments, and while using potentially dangerous equipment, such as conveyor belts. As such, proper training should always be provided for staff members using such equipment so as to ensure that they don’t pose a risk to […]