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The Uetliberg tunnel u key to ZurichEs western bypass

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An overview of the construction of the Uetliberg tunnel of the new Zurich western bypass is presented. The tunnel is the first of its kind in size and length constructed to assist the flow of traffic from Germany, through Switzerland to Italy.

Author: Williams, Lawrence
Publisher: Mining Communications, Ltd.
Publication Name: World Tunnelling
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0956-8700
Year: 2003

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The NEAT solution to transalpine rail travel

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An overview of the Neue Eisenbahn Alpentransversalen (NEAT) project involving the driving of the worldEs longest rail tunnel is presented. The project is desired to take traffic off SwitzerlandEs roads onto a new high-speed rail system.

Author: Williams, Lawrence
Publisher: Mining Communications, Ltd.
Publication Name: World Tunnelling
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0956-8700
Year: 2003
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Hallandsas - a saga which runs and runs

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Halland Ridge, a rail tunnel in Sweden, has undergone continuous difficulties during construction process. The issues alongside the solutions are presented.

Author: Williams, Lawrence
Publisher: Mining Communications, Ltd.
Publication Name: World Tunnelling
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0956-8700
Year: 2003
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Subjects list: Switzerland, Design and construction, Traffic congestion, Control, Railroad tunnels
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