世界最大直径竖井掘进机太仓始发

Group 1 - The world's largest diameter vertical shaft tunneling machine "Qiming" has officially commenced operation in Jiangsu Taicang, marking a new era for high-speed railway vertical shaft construction in China [1] - The Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel is a key project under the national "Two Major" strategy, connecting Chongming Island and Taicang, with a total length of 14.25 kilometers and a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour [1] - The 2nd vertical shaft, located in Taicang, has a diameter of 24 meters and a depth of 56.08 meters, facing complex geological conditions and high construction risks [1] Group 2 - The "Linghang" shield machine, starting from Chongming, has already tunneled over 10,000 meters, with only about 850 meters remaining to the 2nd vertical shaft, which is crucial for its operation [2] - The completion of the Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel will enable high-speed rail to cross the river without reducing speed, significantly shortening the travel time between Shanghai and Jiangsu [2] - The tunnel is expected to be operational by the second half of 2029, contributing to the integration of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Delta [2]