Ruben Casanova Corral

Spain is building the world’s first high-speed hydrogen-powered train, a breakthrough in hydrail technology spearheaded by Talgo, a Spanish train manufacturer. This new innovation in railway transport could reduce the reliance on traditional electrification methods, which are costly and visually intrusive. Hydrogen-powered trains offer a cleaner alternative, and Talgo's achievement could accelerate global adoption of hydrail, particularly in countries like the U.S. and Canada, where electrifying vast rail networks is impractical. This development represents a significant shift towards more sustainable and efficient rail travel.

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NEW CONTRACT AWARD FOR ROAD INSPECTIONS WORKS   Last September 4, we signed with the “Sociedad Estatal de Infraestructuras del Transporte Terrestre” (SEITT), a new contract for the DRAWING UP OF SEVERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR THE REPAIR OF STRUCTURAL PATHOLOGIES AND THE PERFORMANCE OF INVENTORIES, INSPECTIONS AND STRUCTURAL REPORTS ON BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES OF THE STATE ROAD NETWORK MANAGED BY SEITT, S.M.E., S.A., with a term of 48 months.   The works will consist in the preparation of inventory sheets, the carrying out of main and special inspections, the analysis and preparation of the corresponding simple and complex conservation action reports, and the drafting of construction projects for the repair of structural pathologies.   The structures covered by the contract are located on the R-4 highway and its associated sections of the M-50 (T2) and M-31 highway between the provinces of Madrid and Toledo.   FHECOR offers the contract its knowledge and experience of more than 25 years in the conservation and rehabilitation of road works. Texto en español: https://lnkd.in/dC4yizYR

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On September 20th, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Los Angeles Metro Tunnelling - Past, Present, and Future lecture, organized by the British Tunnelling Society, an associated society of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). The session featured outstanding professionals such as: Matthew Crow (Deputy Executive Officer, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority) and Amanda Elioff (Sr. Vice President, WSP USA, Los Angeles). This insightful lecture deepened my appreciation for the technical complexities and innovations that make large-scale tunneling projects possible in urban environments like Los Angeles. The presenters highlighted how LA’s urban rail transit system, which began its modern expansion in 1990, now serves over 100 stations with 35 km of tunnels. I was particularly fascinated by the discussion on the Westside Purple Line Extension, currently nearing completion with 15 km of tunnels and 7 underground stations. The engineering challenges in this project are immense—navigating methane and hydrogen sulfide gases, earthquakes, active faults, and existing underground infrastructure in a dense urban environment. Matthew and Amanda showcased innovative solutions, like the use of Earth Pressure Balance Machines (EPBM), to ensure safe and efficient construction. I’m incredibly grateful to Matthew Crow and Amanda Elioff for sharing their expertise and insights, and to the British Tunnelling Society and Institution of Civil Engineers for organizing this invaluable learning experience. Their work has further fueled my passion for contributing to the transportation industry, especially in the realm of sustainable and resilient urban infrastructure. I did pose a question about the cost benefits of sustainable practices used and I am still eagerly awaiting the opportunity to speak with the Sustainability Officer. I am looking forward to applying these learnings in future transportation projects. 🚧 #Tunneling #UrbanInfrastructure #TransportationEngineering #LAMetro #GeotechnicalEngineering #PurpleLineExtension #EngineeringInnovation #SustainableTransit #LearningJourney #BritishTunnellingSociety #ICE

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