Turin Hosts INTERtunnel and EXPO Ferroviaria 2008The 8th edition of INTERtunnel will be held in Turin from 20th to 22nd May, 2008 at Lingotto Fiere exhibition centre. INTERtunnel 2008 offers the opportunity to companies from the tunnelling industry to showcase new products and technologies. The technical exhibition is intended for all companies operating in all the fields of tunnel construction and associated services. At end March, 80 exhibitors from 13 countries were registered. Among these are companies specialised in tunnelling; outfit, installations and materials for tunnels; microtunnelling and trenchless technology; firefighting and safety systems; communication devices and systems; pollution control and ventilation systems, lighting; and engineering consultancy.INTERtunnel 2008 will take place together with the third edition of EXPO Ferroviaria at Lingotto Fiere exhibition centre. EXPO Ferroviaria is dedicated to rail technology as well as urban metro and tramway systems. To date, about 300 exhibitors from 17 countries have reserved a stand.Additional exhibition space had to be provided to meet demand for stands at Italy's only regular dedicated trade shows for the tunnelling and rail technology industries. By the end of February, around 350 organisations had confirmed their participation in the two co-located events, leading show organisers to enlarge the amount of available floor space on offer to exhibitors.As well as learning about the latest developments in tunnelling technology, visitors to this year's exhibitions are being offered the opportunity to take part in a stimulating programme of associated events. Alongside INTERtunnel, a one-day congress is being organised by the Italian Tunnelling Society (Società Italiana Gallerie - SIG) on "Tunnels: a strategic resource for an environmentally friendly development". For more information, visit www.intertunnel.com and www.expoferroviaria.com 17/08.