COMPLETE IN 2031?

Immersion of Fehmarnbelt tunnel to start this spring

The IVY vessel will submerge the components of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel. © Femern
The IVY vessel will submerge the components of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel. Image: © Femern

The vessel tasked with transporting and submerging the large components of the future Fehmarnbelt tunnel has passed its tests and will commence operations later this spring. In total, IVY will have to complete 88 journeys to place all elements.

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Author: Marco Raimondi

Marco Raimondi is an editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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