Brugg Contec
Fiber-reinforced concrete elements for tunnel in Israel
The Gilon Tunnel is situated on the 23 km long stretch of the railway line from Akko to Carmiel. The double-tube railway tunnel features a length of 4,700 m and a diameter of 8.5 m per tunnel tube. The tunnel was a still missing puzzle piece of the 145km long railway line between Tel Aviv and Carmiel. It is moreover one of the first two lines in Israel to be electrified. Owner and constructor is the Israel Railways Company.
Two years ago, the renowned planning company Bridge Design Services AG based in Zurich contacted Brugg Contect AG enquiring about the feasibility of slab track systems...
