XRL Geological Long Section – Hong Kong
The Express Rail Link (XRL) in Hong Kong is a 26km long stretch of high-speed rail which links Hong Kong to mainland China, connecting Kowloon to the high-speed rail network of China in Shenzhen. Approximately two thirds of the alignment is situated within mined tunnels.
Geo-Design brought their expertise to the project, and undertook a number of exercises to assist in the design and construction of the tunnels:
- Prepared a strategy for the control of groundwater for mined tunnel length in the long and short term
- Assessment of hydrogeological and geotechnical impacts
- Design concept selection and development of specification
- Review of excavation support for larger spans
- Specialist review of alignment interpretation and site investigation strategy
Geo-Design were involved in other areas of the XRL construction. For further information, please see: C810 – Express Rail Link – West Kowloon Terminus (Hong Kong)