Traffic - Construction work begins on the railroad line to the Baltic Sea tunnel
Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President Daniel Günther (CDU) and representatives of Deutsche Bahn and the Federal Ministry of Transport want to give the signal for the construction of the rail link to the planned Baltic Sea tunnel on Fehmarn on Thursday (1.30 pm). The 88-kilometre rail route between Puttgarden and Lübeck is to connect the planned road and rail tunnel to the German rail network from 2029. The already expanded Autobahn 1 will then also be connected to the tunnel.
According to Deutsche Bahn, the rail link is to be electrified. Around 55 kilometers of the route are to be completely rebuilt and run parallel to the Autobahn 1. On the route, 80 bridges and six new stops are to be built and 6.5 million cubic meters of earth are to be moved.
With an estimated cost volume of 7.1 billion euros (cost status 2015), the hinterland connection is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Northern Europe. The project is still controversial, particularly among environmentalists, due to the costs and the potential impact on the environment. However, the Federal Administrative Court last dismissed several lawsuits against the construction in 2022.
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- The railroad line to the Baltic Sea tunnel in Fehmarn, part of the 88-kilometer route between Puttgarden and Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein, will be connected to the German rail network by 2029.
- Daniel Günther, Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein (CDU), and representatives from Deutsche Bahn and the German Federal Ministry of Transport are spearheading the construction of this rail link, scheduled to commence on Thursday.
- The Danish side of the Fehmarn railroad, which is also part of this project, will receive funding from the Danish government's traffic department.
- Although critics, including environmentalists, have raised concerns about the potential environmental impact and project costs, the Federal Administrative Court has dismissed multiple lawsuits against its construction in 2022.
- The German rail line, which is set to be electrified, entails building 80 bridges, six new stops, and moving 6.5 million cubic meters of earth.
- The CDU-led state government of Schleswig-Holstein and the German federal ministry of transportation will collaborate closely, ensuring the project adheres to the necessary safety, traffic, and environmental regulations.
Source: www.stern.de
