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Implenia wins another complex railway infrastructure project in Switzerland with Lot 2 “Tunnel Ligerz” as part of the double-track expansion Ligerz-Twann

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Donnerstag, August 3, 2023
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In addition, four escape tunnels, a 114 m long viaduct for the exit of highway N5 and various additional structures are being built.

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  • In addition, four escape tunnels, a 114 m long viaduct for the exit of highway N5 and various additional structures are being built.
  • The excavated material will be transported by ship and the existing railway line will be dismantled and redesigned.
  • The aim of the project is to eliminate the last railway bottleneck on the “Jurafuss” line between Lausanne and Biel.
  • Joint venture led by Implenia wins contract for Lot 2 “Tunnel Ligerz” as part of the double-track expansion Ligerz-Twann (image: ©SBB).