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Tunnel construction and infrastructure upgrade

A new partnership has been established between RZDstroy and Alpine Bau. The two firms have set up the joint venture Alpine-RZDstroy business to tackle infrastructure projects in Sochi in Russia and will work on two tunnel projects, providing links for the upcoming Winter Olympics. The two firms are also planning to work on tunnel projects in Austria. Alpine-RZDstroy will build the Alptransit Brenner Baulos Al–Grundausrustung Tunnel in Austria’s Tirol region.
May 14, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A new partnership has been established between 5821 RZDstroy and 1332 Alpine Bau.

The two firms have set up the joint venture Alpine-RZDstroy business to tackle infrastructure projects in Sochi in Russia and will work on two tunnel projects, providing links for the upcoming Winter Olympics. The two firms are also planning to work on tunnel projects in Austria. Alpine-RZDstroy will build the Alptransit Brenner Baulos Al–Grundausrustung Tunnel in Austria’s Tirol region.

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