Two-day workshop ‘Time to maintain tunnels’ in Delft

Activities 24th and 25th of June 2026

Two-day workshop ‘Time to maintain tunnels’, Delft

This years theme: Skills and resources: better, smarter, together

On June 24–25, 2026, the two-day workshop ‘Time to Maintain Tunnels’ will take place in Delft, focusing on the theme skills and resources: better, smarter, together. The event is aimed at tunnel owners (road and rail) and centers on sharing best practices, smart tools, and new insights.

Due to shortages in staff, time, and budgets, there is a need to work more efficiently and collaboratively. Colleagues from across Europe will share their experiences, including Dutch and Flemish e-learnings on tunnel renovation and a model for estimating required working hours.

Participants are encouraged to register and contribute their own tools, best practices, and insights.

Themes to be addressed on the workshop Time to maintain tunnels 2026 24 and 25 June, Delft, The Netherlands:

1. How do we tackle the major renovation and management challenge with fewer available and skilled people and resources, without losing sight of tunnel safety? Each country has its own solutions and methods, each with advantages and disadvantages. Comparing these and learning, prepared by interviews and an analysis of underlaying Guidelines and/or documents.
2. How do we ensure well-trained tunnel professionals, how do we keep them trained, and how do we make this an attractive sector for new entrants? First inventory and sharing of ideas.

Day 1 – 24 June: Sharing tools and practical experiences Presentations and parallel workshops based on the two themes:

1. Learning to renovate and manage with limited people and resources
2. Competent tunnel professionals, now and in the future Networking dinner in Delft

• Workshop with the winners of the CEDR call (remote condition monitoring + training & simulation)
• Visit to Amsterdam – tunnel organization, new traffic control center, renovation of the IJ Tunnel, asset management of the Piet Hein Tunnel.
• End time 16:30 

No costs for both days except travel and accommodation. Only for tunnel owners (not open for industry).

Hotel information

We have compiled a list of hotels in various price ranges, all conveniently located for both workshop days.