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We are proud to contribute to the Crossrail / Elizabeth Line project, one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes. As part of this landmark initiative, Transforge UK Ltd is supplied temporary pipe and cable support systems that ensure safe and efficient installation of essential services throughout the tunnelling process. The Purpose of… Continue reading Supporting the Crossrail / Elizabeth Line with Temporary Pipe and Cable Support Solutions

The ambitious extension of the Toulouse Metro Ligne C is one of France’s most significant infrastructure projects, designed to improve urban connectivity and support the city’s rapid growth. At the heart of this expansion lies a vast tunnel network, driven forward by advanced tunnel boring machines (TBMs). To ensure the success and safety of this… Continue reading Supporting the Toulouse Metro Expansion with Innovative Tunnel Solutions

We are proud to contribute to the Elbe X Power Tunnel Project, a landmark development designed to strengthen the regional energy network in Northern Germany. As part of this important initiative, Transforge UK Ltd is supplying temporary pipe support systems that play a vital role during construction, ensuring the tunnel operates safely and efficiently as… Continue reading Supporting the Elbe X Power Tunnel with Temporary Pipe and Cable Support Solutions

We are proud to contribute to the HS2 Atlas Road Logistics Tunnel (ARLT), a key component of the UK’s largest high-speed rail project. As part of this critical infrastructure programme, Transforge UK Ltd is supplying temporary pipe and cable support systems that ensure safe and efficient installation of essential services during tunnel construction. The Purpose… Continue reading Transforge (UK) Ltd supporting the HS2 Atlas Road Logistics Tunnel (ARLT) with Temporary Pipe and Cable Support Solutions:

The Nîmes Tunnel Water Project is a vital development in southern France, designed to improve water management and safeguard communities from flooding. Like all major underground works, it relies not only on tunnelling expertise but also on the hidden support systems that keep the construction process running safely and efficiently. At Transforge UK Ltd, we… Continue reading Temporary Support Systems for the Nîmes Tunnel Water Project

Contract awarded to Hochtief Murphy JV National Grid awardedHochtief-Murphy JV the contract to deliver tunnelling and shaft work for the LPT2 project's second phase. The £400 million contract which began work in March 2020 will last for six years. Hochtief and Murphy have a long history of collaborating on large projects, including the Channel Tunnel Rail Link… Continue reading London Power Tunnels 2

Paris Grand Express Metro Project The Grand Paris Express project began in 2010 and was designed and built by the developer Société du Grand Paris. It is estimated to take twenty years to complete, with the majority of the work taking place underground. This new transportation system, which could contain up to 200 kilometres of… Continue reading Paris Grand Express Metro Tunnel Extension Project

New stations open to passengers On Monday, September 20, 2021, the Northern line extension (NLE) between Kennington and Battersea opened to the public. The new extension, which is the first significant Tube extension this century, is already helping to revitalise the Vauxhall, Nine Elms, and Battersea boroughs. The Northern Line Extension (NLE), which includes 3… Continue reading Northern Line Extension (NLE)

“Celia” the second giant tunnel boring machine in the Chilterns The new machine is named after Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, a Wendover astronomer. The name was chosen by a public vote after being nominated by students at neighbouring Chalfont Community College.The first machine, dubbed "Florence," so named after Florence Nightingale was deployed in May 2021. The construction… Continue reading High Speed 2 (HS2) Tunnelling

The nuclear plant will be critical in assisting Britain in achieving net-zero emissions by supplying reliable low carbon electricity to meet 7% of the country's demands, working in tandem with wind and solar generation to replace fossil fuels like gas and coal. Contractors working on the UK's largest energy project have completed several achievements while… Continue reading Tunnel boring at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant