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COMEP (AFTES) Visit to the Metalliance Site
On December 17, the AFTES Materials and Equipment Committee (COMEP) organized a technical visit to the Metalliance company site, bringing
A tribute to Olivier Vion at the heart of the Toulouse Metro Line C project
On 15 December, the unveiling ceremony of the commemorative plaque in tribute to Olivier Vion took place at the construction
50 metres underground, the world’s most beautiful station is in Paris
“Paris: Villejuif–Gustave Roussy station named ‘the world’s most beautiful station’.” The new Villejuif–Gustave Roussy metro station in Paris has just
AFTES 2025 General Assembly
A landmark event for the underground community! The French Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (AFTES) gathered its members on Thursday,
Young Members’ Evening No. 27: Presentations Are Now Online!
The AFTES Young Members Committee held its 27th evening event on October 23, focusing on the theme of micro-tunnelling works.
Young Members’ Evening No. 25: Presentations Are Now Online!
On April 17, the AFTES Young Members Committee held its 24th evening event, centered around the theme of international projects.
French excellence recognized at the ITA Tunnelling Awards 2025
We are proud to announce that the French company BESSAC won the gold medal in the ‘Technical Innovation of the
Launch of the AFTES Technical Showcase
AFTES is pleased to announce the launch of its online showcase dedicated to Equipment, Materials and Products (E.M.P.).The result of
The Mont Blanc Tunnel: 60 Years of History
IExactly 60 years ago, on July 16, 1965, the Presidents of the French Republic and the Italian Republic, Charles de
Election of Elena Chiriotti to the Executive Council of ITA-AITES
We are very pleased and proud to announce that Elena Chiriotti has been elected as a member of the Executive
Great success for the Young Members’ Evening No. 23
The Young Members Committee of AFTES organized its 23rd evening on October 8, around the theme of conventional excavation methods.
AFTES International Congress 2026: Book Your Booth Now!
The AFTES, French Association of Tunnels and Underground Space, will hold its 18th Congress from October 12 to 14, 2026,