Shenzhen metro line 3 progressA trio of NFM Technologies 6.28 m-diameter EPBs has begun excavation of metro line 3 tunnels in Shenzhen, China. The first machine got underway on 14.10.2008 driving the 2,535 m of twin-tube tunnel between Hong Ling and Lao Jie stations. The second machine began a month later, driving 2,400 m between Cui Zhu and Tian Bei stations, while the third machine is boring 1,085 m between Tian Bei and Shui Bei. The Shenzhen Municipal Government is expanding its underground system over the next couple of years, with new lines 2, 3 and 5, and extensions of lines 1 and 4. NFM Technologies will play a significant role, supplying a total of twelve similar EPBs. Their fourth machine is currently being assembled at site for the extension of line 2, and the remaining eight machines will be delivered during 2009. Click cn/14. Visit www.mtr.com.hk and www.nfm-technologies.com. 04/09