TPF’s CEO visits Barcelona Metro Line 9 Construction Site

On Wednesday, November 6, Thomas Spitaels visited the construction site of Barcelona Metro Line 9, where he was briefed on the project’s progress and the technical challenges. He was accompanied by Tom Van Looy, TPF Ingenieria’s CEO,  Enric Pujol, North East Director,  Albert Palou, Head of Supervision projects for the North East Region and Pere Palou,  L9 Metro Barcelona Project Team Leader.

Once completed, this driverless automated metro line will have a total length of 38 km and 39 stations. Recognized as one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in the city, the construction of this new metro line presents substantial technical complexities, especially in tunnelling, as it involves the construction of a single 12-meter-wide tunnel, large enough to hold the tracks on two different levels. The tunnel crosses areas with high groundwater levels and a great variety of ground types ranging from sandy soils in the Delta River area to hard rock, in some cases heavily fractured. 

Building in a densely populated urban environment with challenging topography, diverse geological conditions, and a network of underground utilities significantly increases the project's complexity.

As specialists in underground construction, structural monitoring and site supervision, TPF’s teams are responsible for controlling and managing  the works 24 hours a day.

Thomas Spitaels expressed his appreciation for the dedication of the teams deployed on the metro line, commending TPF’s role in enhancing Spain's transportation sector and promoting sustainable infrastructure.

The day before, he met with the management team at TPF Ingeniería’s Madrid office to review TPF’s performance, discuss strategy, and explore future challenges.