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Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Faces Likely Delay as Key Installation Ship Falls 18 Months Behind

Femern A/S says the specialized vessel required for installing the immersed tunnel is running about 18 months late, putting the planned 2029 opening in doubt.

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Der Einsatz des Spezialschiffes „Ivy“ für die Absenkung der Tunnelelemente – hier in Rødbyhavn – verzögert sich seit Monaten

Overview

  • The project company reports the ship Ivy still needs extensive testing and regulatory approvals before installation can begin.
  • Femern A/S describes meeting the original timetable as challenging and says it is unclear how much lost time can be recovered.
  • Danish-side rail works remain on schedule, according to the company.
  • The 18-kilometre road and rail link is designed to sharply shorten travel between the Hamburg and Copenhagen regions.
  • German feeder projects face their own delays, with the Fehmarnsund Tunnel currently forecast to complete around late 2031, raising the likelihood that full rail service would start after 2029.