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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. | The '''Aurean Tunnel''' ([[Montecaran language|Montecaran]]: ''Trafóro Aureà''; {{wp|Portuguese language|Luzelese}}: ''Túnel Áureo'') 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. | ||
The tunnel runs under the island of [[Madona]], which is home to much of its 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 17:00, 26 July 2023
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location |  Montecara to  Paretia |
| Coordinates | 39°43′27″N 83°31′52″W |
| Crosses | Western Aurean Strait |
| Start | Montecara |
| End | near Mavoa, Luzela |
| Operation | |
| Operator | Trenalia |
| Technical | |
| Length | 6.88 kilometers (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 |
The Aurean Tunnel (Montecaran: Trafóro Aureà; Luzelese: Túnel Áureo) 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.
Planning
- Tunnel versus bridge, road versus rail
- Funding model
- Engineering
- Geology
- Railway design
- Loading gauge
- Signaling
- Power
- Track system
- Ventilation and drainage
Construction
Operation
- Services
- Passenger numbers
- Economics
- Security
- Border controls
Impact
Incidents and accidents
Other services
- Electric interconnector
- Internet cabling