HOME PRODUCTS REFERENCES ABOUT US CONTACT WGT-100: BERGEN LIGHT RAIL - BYBANEN Modern type of light rail transit system - in modern waterproofed tunnels. Bergen Light Rail system (Bybanen) was realized to meet the constantly increasing traffic challenges to central ares. The first parcel of the rail opened in 2010 and has becomed a preferred public transport for many travelers. All tunnels in the Bergen Light Rail system is supplied and installed with WGT-100 waterproofing by W. Giertsen Tunnel. The WGT-100 is a complete waterproofing solution for low-traffic communication tunnels, perferctly for Bergen Light Rail. WGT-100 ensures a tunnel free from drop and humidity while the bright color creates a pleasant environment for the travelers. In some tunnels the WGT-100 has been lit up with color lights to create an artistic scenery. The system comes complete with tailor-made inspection hatches so that you'll always have full control of the installations behind the arches. The second parcel opened in 2013 while the third and last parcel is planned to open in 2016. W. Giertsen Tunnel supplies and installs WGT-100 for all tunnels in second and third parcel. With the third parcel opened you can travel with the Bergen Light Rail from the city centre, and all the way out to Bergen Airport Flesland. We are also suppliyng and installing membrane for the tunnel portals. Read more about the solutions we have installed for Bergen Light Rail here. Products used WGT-100 Tunnel Arch WG Membrane W. Giertsen Tunnel AS Nygårdsviken 1 N-5165 Laksevåg-Bergen Norway tunnel@giertsen.no +47 5594 3030 English | Norsk © Copyright 2014 W. Giertsen Tunnel AS. All rights reserved

HOME PRODUCTS REFERENCES ABOUT US CONTACT WGT-100: EIKSUNDTUNNELEN The deepest subsea road tunnel in the World is located at the north-west coast of Norway. The Eiksund Tunnel was open for traffic in 2008 and is a 7765 meters long rocktunnel connecting the Hareidlandet Island to the mainland. At its deepest point the tunnel reach a depth of 287 meters below mean sea level and have a minimum rock cover at approximate 50 meters. The Eiksund Tunnel is a typical Norwegian Fjord Crossing Project driver in rock quality of gneiss, gabbro and limestone structure. The construction method was carried out by traditional drill & blast and rock support by bolting and sprayed concrete. In order to find a permanent water proofing solution in the tunnel the owner the Norwegian Road Administration Department choose the tunnel sealing WGT-100 as the most cost-effective method. Our company, W. Giertsen Tunnel AS, was engaged as a sub-contractor at the project and installed successfully over 110.000 m2 of the WGT-100 Tunnel Sealing. Today the traffic load in the tunnel is approximate 2.000 vehicle per day and the tunnel sealing installed by W. Giertsen Tunnel AS is keeping the tunnel dry and gives the drivers a nice and safe travel 287 meters below the sea level. Products used WGT-100 Tunnel Arch W. Giertsen Tunnel AS Nygårdsviken 1 N-5165 Laksevåg-Bergen Norway tunnel@giertsen.no +47 5594 3030 English | Norsk © Copyright 2014 W. Giertsen Tunnel AS. All rights reserved