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HS2 : Giant tunnelling machines ready for 4.5-mile drive to Euston
O ur Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture ( SCS JV ) engineers have begun assembling two giant tunnelling machines that will dig the final 4.5 miles of underground high-speed railway – carrying HS2 trains into the heart of London . This follows the Chancellor of the Exchequer , Rachel Reeves funding commitment for the final part of the HS2 London tunnelling contract .
Weighing an incredible 1,250 tonnes , each of the tunnel boring machines ( TBMs ) will launch from an underground box at one end of the project ’ s Old Oak Common station . They are expected to take around a year and a half to reach the railway ’ s final southern terminus at London Euston .
As well as taking passengers closer to central London , the extension to Euston will create additional capacity on the new high-speed line , allowing more services to run to a greater number of destinations across the Midlands and the North .
Trimble and GroundProbe collaborate to offer complete monitoring portfolio for geotechnical and geospatial mining professionals
T rimble and GroundProbe , part of Orica Digital Solutions – specialising in real-time solutions for measuring and monitoring geohazards , have announced a new collaboration . Instead of working through various suppliers to gain guidance on technology solutions , this joint effort will enable geotechnical mine monitoring customers to purchase a comprehensive slope stability monitoring portfolio from a single
point of contact . GroundProbe customers can now easily purchase Trimble monitoring solutions to complement GroundProbe ’ s range of sensors and software through their GroundProbe sales contact .
Mining operators can simplify sourcing and deployment to execute slope stability programmes and take advantage of best-in-class service and support from GroundProbe , Trimble and the Trimble distribution channel . Customers will also experience more seamless integrations between Trimble and GroundProbe sensors and software , Trimble 4D Control and MonitorIQ to enable smooth data flow . Incorporating the necessary mine monitoring sensors into one environment helps professionals visualise a more complete picture of site conditions to improve decision making on slope stability risks and site safety .
“ Our work with Trimble allows GroundProbe and Orica Digital Solutions to offer a range of Trimble ’ s advanced robotic and automatic total stations , 3D laser scanners and software solutions for our global customers ,” said Ben Moke , Chief Operating Officer , GroundProbe . “ Our organisations share a vision of providing open , connected and secure information that helps customers streamline workflows , boost efficiency and better manage risk .”
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