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The '''Aurean Tunnels''' are a set of {{wp|Underwater tunnel|undersea tunnels}} traversing the [[Aurean Straits|Western Aurean Strait]] between [[Montecara]] and [[Paretia]]. They consist of | The '''Aurean Tunnels''' are a set of {{wp|Underwater tunnel|undersea tunnels}} traversing the [[Aurean Straits|Western Aurean Strait]] between [[Montecara]] and [[Paretia]]. They consist of two twin-bore tunnels, one each for road and rail. Planned and built between 1960 and 1987, they were one of the most expensive engineering projects in world history. | ||
The tunnels run under the island of [[Madona]], which | The tunnels run under the island of [[Madona]], which is home to much of their ventilation, maintenance, and firefighting infrastructure. | ||
Revision as of 04:38, 26 March 2023
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location |  Montecara to  Paretia |
| Coordinates | 28°32′4.9″N 6°21′37.6″E |
| Crosses | Western Aurean Strait |
| Start | Montecara |
| End | near Mavoa, Luzela |
| Operation | |
| Operator | Trenalia |
| Technical | |
| Length | 6,882 metres (4.28 mi) |
| No. of tracks |
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| Track gauge | 1,500 mm (4 ft 11 1⁄16 in) |
| Electrified | 25 kV / 50 Hz AC overhead lines |
| Operation | |
|---|---|
| Operator | Interaurean Commission |
| Toll | €20 (passenger cars, eastbound only) |
| Technical | |
| Length | eastbound tube: 6,540 metres (4.06 mi) westbound tube: 6,505 metres (4.04 mi) |
| No. of lanes | 4 (2 per direction) |
| Operating speed | 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph) |
| Dangerous goods prohibited | |
The Aurean Tunnels are a set of undersea tunnels traversing the Western Aurean Strait between Montecara and Paretia. They consist of two twin-bore tunnels, one each for road and rail. Planned and built between 1960 and 1987, they were one of the most expensive engineering projects in world history.
The tunnels run under the island of Madona, which is home to much of their ventilation, maintenance, and firefighting infrastructure.