The tunnel segments are ready to drop into the Fehmarnbelt—but the specialized ship meant to do it still isn’t approved.

Tunnel to Germany faces delays and cost overruns

Five tunnel segments are ready at the construction harbor in Rødby (center of the image) to be taken out and lowered to the seabed. Foto: Sund & Bælt / Pr
Five tunnel segments are ready at the construction harbor in Rødby (center of the image) to be taken out and lowered to the seabed. Foto: Sund & Bælt / Pr
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Patience is a virtue.

And that’s a virtue train passengers and drivers will need if they’re dreaming of a trip under the Fehmarnbelt to Germany.

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