Traffic - Hochrheinbahn to be electrified by the end of 2027
The Hochrheinbahn between Basel and Erzingen in Baden will be electrified by the end of 2027. The costs for the expansion of the approximately 75-kilometer route are estimated at 434 million euros, announced Deutsche Bahn (DB) on Monday in Laufenburg in the Waldshut district.
Work is also being carried out on stations to make the connection more attractive, said Ingrid Felipe, the DB Netz board member responsible for infrastructure.
Felipe and project partners from Germany and neighboring Switzerland signed the expansion contract. Construction work is due to begin in 2025. "Construction site - that means disruption," said Felipe. During the work, users will have to be prepared for section closures and the associated rail replacement services.
According to DB, two kilometers of the upgraded line run on Swiss territory. Switzerland will contribute around 50 million euros to the project financing, reported Minister of Transport Winfried Hermann (Greens). "Today is a historic day," he said, referring to the signing of the contract.
Further information on the State Ministry of Transport project for the electrification of railroad lines
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The German railroad, Deutsche Bahn (DB), will be involved in the electrification of the Hochrheinbahn between Basel and Erzingen in Baden, with construction beginning in 2025. Switzerland will contribute approximately 50 million euros towards the project's financing. The upgraded line features approximately two kilometers on Swiss territory. Users should be prepared for section closures and rail replacement services during construction, which could potentially disrupt traffic.
Source: www.stern.de
