Mission, governance and binational framework
A binational mission at the heart of Europe
TELT (Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin) is the binational public promoter responsible for the construction and future operation of the cross-border section of the new Lyon–Turin rail line, which will connect France and Italy.
A balanced and transparent governance
TELT reflects the Franco-Italian partnership. The President is appointed by the French State and the Chief Executive Officer by the Italian State, and both sit on the Board of Directors.
Compliance with international commitments and transparency
TELT is fully committed to complying with the international agreements governing the Lyon–Turin project, ensuring transparency in procurement procedures, compliance with legal standards, and control systems overseen by independent bodies.
Démarche Grand Chantier
The initiative, led by the French State in partnership with the Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes Region, the Savoie Department, the Syndicat du Pays de Maurienne and TELT, includes a broad programme of actions aimed at:
Regional Law “Construction Sites–Planning–Territory”
With Regional Law 4/2011, the Piedmont Region established a series of measures aimed at mitigating the impact of construction works, generating positive economic effects for local areas, and initiating urban regeneration processes.
The control system
TELT has an independent control system made up of the Permanent Control Service and the Contracts Commission, chaired by a French representative and composed of 12 members appointed in equal numbers by France and Italy for renewable five-year terms.
Commitment, responsibility and performance
Strong commitments to quality, safety and performance
TELT pursues high standards in quality, safety, environment and information systems. To this end, the company has obtained several AFNOR certifications (including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and OHSAS 18001), confirming structured processes aligned with international best practices.
Beyond standards, TELT is committed to implementing robust internal and external controls, notably overseen by the Permanent Control Service and the Contracts Commission, ensuring economic and technical efficiency as well as compliance with legal procedures.
At the heart of TELT’s mission is the need to reconcile technical performance with environmental protection. This is reflected in several concrete commitments:
- Protection of public health and local communities
- Recovery and reuse of excavated materials
- Environmental monitoring of tunnel works
Organisation, expertise and project delivery
A human and technical foundation for a major project
TELT employs around 220 professionals based in France and Italy, with expertise in strategic fields such as engineering, construction, safety, environment, legal affairs, finance and communications, enabling comprehensive and integrated project management.
The Lyon–Turin project represents a major technical challenge — notably with the construction of the Mont Cenis base tunnel, which will extend over 57.5 km beneath the Alps, making it one of the longest railway tunnels in the world.
Number of points per indicator (2024)
- Gender pay gap: 31/40
- Pay rise gap: 35/35
- Percentage of employees who received a pay increase in the year following return from maternity leave: 15/15
- Number of employees from the underrepresented gender among the 10 highest salaries: 5/10
86 Gender Equality Index
In 2024, the professional gender equality index stands at 86/100.
A proactive project management approach
TELT does not only oversee construction: it also coordinates the integration of the project with national railway networks, prepares the future operation of the cross-border section, and ensures that each phase — from design to operation — complies with planned deadlines and budgets while maintaining high quality standards.