Palermo-Catania HC RAILWAY Line, Caltanisetta Xirbi-Nuova Enna (Lot 4A) | Italy


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Palermo-Catania HC RAILWAY Line, Caltanisetta Xirbi-Nuova Enna (Lot 4A)

The project foresees improving the high-capacity rail line between Palermo and Catania along a section that will connect the Caltanissetta Xirbi and Nuova Enna stations.

It is part of a broader project to strengthen the Palermo-Catania-Messina rail line. Lot 4A foresees the design and the construction of 27 kilometers of railway line, with a part that will be developed mostly as a variant to the existing line.

Seli Overseas is part of the Consortium responsible for carrying out and the works, led by Webuild and comprising Pizzarotti, Ghella, and Tunnel Pro, on behalf of RFI (FS Italiane Group).

Technical data


– 27 kilometres of the line
– 20 kilometres of tunnels
– 3 kilometres of viaducts

Excavation diameter

9.48 m


Geology

Marl, marly limestone, chalk, marly clay


Type of support

Precast concrete segment


Client

RFI (FS Italiane Group)


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