Project news from Norway
The tunnel project is well on its way in Snekkestad Norway.
Explosion in the arrival tunnel is well on its way, 180 meters have been cleared with the total length of the arrival tunnel 320 meters. This is the 1.st stage of the project, but the main tunnel for the railroad will be 2000 meters in length. Employees are optimistic for continuing good project speed and the morale is good at project site.
At this moment employees are preparing “ The day of holy Barbara”. The holy Barbara is a patron saint for the miners and an image of the holy Barbara has been located in the tunnel for the miners protection, this is a catholic practice that miners have uphold when tunneling.
The holy Barbara also protects, stonecutters, geologists, firemen and bricklayers among other professions.