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The '''Aurean Tunnel''' is a twin-bore rail {{wp|Underwater tunnel|undersea tunnel}} traversing the [[Aurean Straits|Western Aurean Strait]] between [[Montecara]] and [[Paretia]]. Planned and built between 1960 and 1967, it was at the time of its completion one of the most expensive engineering projects in world history.
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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 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.
The tunnel runs under the island of [[Madona]], which is home to much of its ventilation, maintenance, and firefighting infrastructure.

Revision as of 17:41, 30 May 2023

Aurean Tunnel
Overview
Location Montecara to  Paretia
Coordinates39°43′27″N
83°31′52″W
CrossesWestern Aurean Strait
StartMontecara
Endnear Mavoa, Luzela
Operation
OperatorTrenalia
Technical
Length6,882 metres (4.28 mi)
No. of tracks
Track gauge1,500 mm (4 ft 11 1⁄16 in)
Electrified25 kV / 50 Hz AC overhead lines

The Aurean Tunnel is a twin-bore rail undersea tunnel traversing the Western Aurean Strait between Montecara and Paretia. Planned and built between 1960 and 1967, it was at the time of its completion one of the most expensive engineering projects in world history.

The tunnel runs under the island of Madona, which is home to much of its ventilation, maintenance, and firefighting infrastructure.

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