November 21, 2023, marked a pivotal moment as RFI and Webuild signed a Contract Rider valued at EUR 700 million. This agreement aims to ensure the seamless progression of the Terzo Valico dei Giovi-Genoa Junction One Project, aligning closely with the PNRR timelines. The rider emphasizes the project's adherence to newly introduced interventions essential for railway safety and technical specifications. It particularly addresses extraordinary geological challenges encountered during excavation phases.
Italian Infrastructure Minister Edoardo Rixi recently inspected the Val Lemme and Radimero construction sites, confirming the adherence to established timelines. Rixi affirmed the government's commitment to overcoming challenges in constructing Europe's largest railroad project. The funding allocated from PNRR sources acts as a critical catalyst, urging the involved companies to expedite project closure.
RFI, part of the Ferrovie dello Stato Group, wholly funds this intervention. It constitutes a key component of an investment plan aimed at elevating Genoa into a prominent European logistics hub. Notably, this plan includes the ongoing construction of the new Genoa breakwater led by the Webuild consortium.
This ambitious infrastructure project comprises 70% tunnels, spanning a total underground length exceeding 90 kilometers. With over 50 construction sites initiated since the project's inception, several have concluded while new sites continue to open along the route. These sites have facilitated concurrent work on over 30 excavation fronts, operating ceaselessly on a 24/7 schedule. Currently, 86% of the total tunnel work has been accomplished.
The Terzo Valico dei Giovi-Genoa Junction One Project promises to enable trains to reach speeds of up to 250 km/h, traversing Genoa and Alessandria provinces to connect with Milan. This transformative project is poised to revolutionize railway transportation in Northern Italy and holds strategic significance for Europe as a whole.
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