Entrepreneur Elon Musk’s much-heralded deal to build and finance a proposed express transit system in Chicago is already facing its first legal challenge.
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Insight | Balfour preps Welsh rail tunnel for mega-cycleway revamp
The 128-year-old abandoned Rhondda rail tunnel in Wales is set to be transformed into Europe’s longest cycleway.
Search for Stonehenge tunnel contractors to begin in months
The tendering process for the controversial £1.6bn Stonehenge tunnel is likely to start at the end of this year.
Musk’s tunnel firm plans US stadium link
The tunnelling firm headed up by US engineering billionaire Elon Musk has plans to build a high-speed, zero emission underground transport system to the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Tunnelling Awards shortlist revealed
The shortlist for New Civil Engineer’s Tunnelling Awards has been revealed.
ICE seeks film presenters
The ICE 200 People and Projects initiative is looking for UK-based members to take part as expert presenters for a series of 60 films showcasing some of the world’s most significant examples of civil engineering.
Milestone for Bank as massive truss installed
A significant milestone has been reached in the upgrade of Bank Station in London as a massive temporary truss is installed to allow the construction of its new eight-level deep station entrance.
Amey lands key HS2 power contract
Amey has won a key contract to design and construct the power supply for part of the new High Speed 2 (HS2) line.
Funding boost to convert abandoned Welsh rail tunnels
The conversion of two abandoned railway tunnels in Wales into cycling tunnels has received a £250,000 boost from the Welsh Government.
Cambridge mayor breaks down funding plan for £1.7bn metro
Cambridge’s £1.5bn - £1.7bn metro scheme could be funded through investment from “very, very large pension funds”, business taxes and a land value cap system, according to the city’s mayor.