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The contract will comprise a 25km two-track railway to run trains at 200kph and a catenary system of which 18km will be inside the immersed road-rail Fehmarnbelt Tunnel.

Komatsu is unveiling its prototype electric compact wheeled loader, which has been designed and built together with Moog, a specialist in the field of precision control components and systems. Moog’s Intelligent electric system includes an electric traction motor, lift, tilt and steering electric cylinders, power electronics, system control computer, battery, and battery management system. The integrated control system connects and coordinates the actions across the machine, while the all-electric actuators and motors drive the machine’s traction and loading system, offering high efficiency and controllability.

Giatec says that its new SmartMix package is a mix management, automated mix analytics, and reporting software. This is said to allow producers to optimise their concrete mixes in real time to reduce cement usage and mix cost.

The panel of experts from Trimble and Dynapac discussed where the construction industry is on the path to autonomy at present, where it is heading, and Trimble’s overall corporate vision for the future. Trimble’s philosophy is that machine autonomy is about more than just controlling the machine. To move the industry forward, autonomy solutions must also turn real-time data into real-time information to optimise and coordinate the jobsite of the future according to Trimble. Providing full access to that data presents a challenge, but can be achieved.

Norway is to use Trimble software technology.

Ammann says that its prototype eAPX 68/95 3D Vibratory Compactor offers an innovative solution for compaction works, particularly in restricted urban working areas.

Win a compaction machine model with Ammann.

The 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 27) was hosted this year on 6-18 November in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt with the aim to accelerate global climate action through emissions reduction, scaled-up adaptation efforts, and enhanced flows of appropriate finance able to ensure a ‘just transition’.

Road repairs are being planned in New South Wales, Australia.

Many bridges and roads around the world are in poor condition due to age, wear and tear, and environmental factors, requiring repair or even replacement. To make our roads and bridges safer, transportation agencies must prioritize strategic investments to improve and preserve roadway conditions, as well as plan for constructing new roadways.

Kleemann is premiering its mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 130(i) PRO. The latest member of the Wirtgen Group brand’s PRO line, the extremely powerful plant is used as a primary and secondary crusher in natural stone and recycling and meets high environmental standards. Local emission-free operation is said to be possible thanks to the model’s E-DRIVE diesel-electric drive with the option of external power supply.

In September, the Beijing East Sixth Ring Road Reconstruction Project reported that mega slurry tunnel boring machine (TBM) called Jinghua had achieved its first breakthrough.

A series of Kenyan road projects is being planned

The show - nearly 5% bigger than the record set in 2020 - will feature 1,800 exhibitors and 150 education sessions during its run from March 14-18, 2023.

Paraguay’s Puente Héroes del Chaco will provide a vital transport link for the country once it is complete, Mauro Nogarin and Mike Woof report

With only five months to go, the 31st edition of SaMoTer, from 3-7 May, will be held alongside Asphaltica in Verona, Italy.

One of the key products that Keestrack is presenting is the completely redesigned Keestrack I4e tracked mobile reversible impact crusher with an advanced diesel-electric drive.

Vietnam’s major road works are underway as North-South Expressway stages commence.

Ravenna’s new port road project has been approved.