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 critical undertaking, every component behind the scenes must perform reliably — and that’s where Transforge UK Ltd plays a vital role.
Our Contribution: Modular Steel Bracketry Systems
We are proud to be supplying our unique modular steel bracketry systems to support the complex network of pipes, cables, and services that keep the TBM operating smoothly throughout construction. These systems not only provide structural support but also deliver significant advantages in terms of:
- Load-Bearing Performance – Engineered to safely accommodate the heavy-duty service loads demanded in tunnelling environments.
- Rapid Installation – Designed for modular assembly, allowing contractors to adapt layouts quickly and reduce downtime on-site.
- Safety Compliance – Incorporating built-in provisions for walkways and escape routes, ensuring the highest levels of worker safety in line with European tunnelling standards.
- Adaptability – Our bracketry accommodates different pipe and cable configurations, making it the ideal choice for evolving tunnel conditions.
Why This Matters for the Toulouse Metro
The extension of Ligne C will ease congestion, shorten travel times, and provide more sustainable transport options for thousands of residents and visitors each day. Behind the scenes, ensuring the TBM operates continuously and safely requires dependable infrastructure. The brackets, supports, and safety measures we provide are essential to this progress — giving the tunnelling teams the confidence that their services are secure, compliant, and future-proof.
A Commitment to Excellence
At Transforge UK Ltd, we specialise in developing solutions that bring together strength, safety, and efficiency. Every project we contribute to, from major metro systems to international power tunnels, is supported by our expertise and dedication to delivering products that meet the highest standards of performance.
The Toulouse Metro expansion represents the type of forward-thinking infrastructure development we are proud to support. Our involvement highlights the vital but often unseen role of tunnel support systems — ensuring that innovation underground leads to safer, faster, and more reliable transport above.