Technical specifications

Scope of work

2 single-track metro tunnels
  • Total length: 2,410 m
  • Internal diameter: 6.30 m

Construction of Moosach and Moosacher St.-Martins-Platz Stations

Construction method 

  • TBM tunnelling using a Hydroshield (slurry shield)
  • Shield diameter: 7.34 m
  • Segmental lining
  • Construction of metro stations using the top-down method

Geology

  • Gravel
  • Clay
  • Silt

 

 

General data

Project

Munich Metro, Line 3 North, Section 2
single-track metro

Client 

Landeshauptstadt München, Baureferat U-Bahn
[State Capital of Munich, Building Division - Underground Railway]

Contractor

Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG
as technical leader of a joint venture

Construction period

September 2004 to February 2010

Construction costs

€ 81 million
Utilisation
Infrastructure
Type
Metro tunnel, single-track
Length
2,410 m
Construction Method
TBM tunneling using a Hydroshield (slurry shield)
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