HS2 Injunction may Help Speed Tunnel Work

The construction of the HS2 rail project has proven controversial for many reasons, ranging from the cost through to claims that it will be environmentally damaging and disruptive for those living near the line. While the government has pressed ahead and most political parties support it – only the likes of UKIP and the Green […]

The Different Uses For Conveyor Belts

Conveyor belts are systems that move objects from one place to another via a continuous moving band, usually made from rubber or metal, that rolls over themselves in a solid loop.  They are often used in distribution and warehousing, allowing products to rapidly move through different production processes quickly and easily without needing other transportation. […]

What Was The First Tunnel Constructed Using A Boring Machine?

Many early tunnelling systems only had half of the functionality you would expect from a TBM but the initial genesis for this system began in 1825.

HS2 Tunnel Landmark The First Of Many

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 […]

Most Impressive Tunnels In History

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 […]

Can Solar Panels Be Recycled?

Solar panels were created to help reduce carbon emissions and reverse our reliance on using fossil fuels for electricity.

Severn Tunnel Closes For Repairs

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.

HS2 Begins Work On ‘Green Tunnel’

HS2 has revealed the first of its ‘green tunnels’ will be complete in 2024, with construction now having started.

Preferred Bidder Selected For Stonehenge Tunnel

The preferred bidder has been named for a project to build a road tunnel to take the A303 underground near Stonehenge.

Queen Opens New TFL Elizabeth Line

The Queen marked the completion of a new railway line by attending its opening at Paddington Station.