Tag: Infrastructure
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The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: Europe Is Building a Shortcut Beneath the Baltic Sea
Europe is quietly removing a sea crossing from the map. Between the Danish island of Lolland and the German island of Fehmarn, one of the continent’s most ambitious infrastructure projects is taking shape beneath the Baltic Sea. The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will stretch for approximately 18 kilometres, creating a permanent road and railway connection between Denmark…
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Tehran’s Metro: What It Says About Urban Priorities
When people think of Tehran, public transportation is rarely the first thing that comes to mind. Yet the Iranian capital has quietly built one of the world’s largest and busiest metro systems, despite decades of economic sanctions and international isolation. Today, Tehran’s metro stretches for more than 300 kilometers (186 miles), with hundreds of stations…