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Panama completes first railway tunnel under the Panama Canal
Construction of the Panama Metro Line 3 has reached a major milestone with the completion of the first railway tunnel passing beneath the Panama Canal. The tunnel, measuring 4.5 kilometers in length, was excavated by a tunnel boring machine that traveled at a depth of approximately 65 meters below sea level.
During the excavation process, the machine removed roughly 700,000 cubic meters of rock and earth. The structure is reinforced with 2,295 concrete rings, each consisting of nine segments. The project aims to connect Panama City with Panama West, specifically linking Albrook to Ciudad del Futuro in Arraiján, to alleviate heavy traffic congestion in the region.
Line 3 currently shows an overall progress rate of 82%. Following the completion of the tunnel excavation, upcoming phases will include the removal of the boring machine, the installation of running rails and electromechanical systems, and safety testing. The metro line is scheduled to begin passenger service in 2028.
Entities
César Pinzón · HPH Joint Venture · José Raúl Mulino · Panama Canal · Panama Metro
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Passenger service for Line 3 is expected to begin in 2028. todologisticanews.com · destinopanama.com.pa · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tunnel structure uses 2,295 concrete rings. todologisticanews.com · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 3 SOURCES] The tunnel reaches a depth of approximately 65 meters below sea level. todologisticanews.com · destinopanama.com.pa · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 3 SOURCES] Metro Line 3 has an overall progress of 82%. todologisticanews.com · destinopanama.com.pa · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The excavation removed nearly 700,000 cubic meters of rock and earth. todologisticanews.com · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [● 3 SOURCES] The tunnel is 4.5 kilometers long. todologisticanews.com · destinopanama.com.pa · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first phase of Line 3 will consist of 25 kilometers and 11 stations. todologisticanews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The tunnel for Panama Metro Line 3 has been completed. todologisticanews.com · destinopanama.com.pa · www.prensa-latina.cu