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Czech High-Speed Railway System

Status

Ongoing: Pilot sections in the decision process, the construction to be started in 2025.

Czechia- High speed project connecting CZ, DE, PL and AT

Description

A key infrastructure project of Czechia, this zero-emission transport solution will be within (20 min) reach for half of the Czech population and have an immense socio-economic impact. The project includes an extensive cross-border cooperation and includes: • High-speed rail axis Berlin – Prague – Vienna (target travel time: 4 hours) • High-speed rail axis Vienna – Ostrava – Warsaw

Key facts and figures

• A high-speed rail network of approx. 660 km (in Czechia) • Speeds up to 350 km/h • Estimated 130 000+ passengers per day • Start of operation by 2030 allowing competitive travel times in the region: Berlin – Praha – Vienna in 4 hours.

Benefits

Passenger services:

• Significantly faster connections of Czech regions and neighbouring countries • Boosted capacity for regional and sub-urban trains on the conventional network

Freight services:

• Significant capacity increase on conventional network. HSL will free up capacity on large sections of the conventional network and shift freight from road to rail.

Environmental:

• Major modal shift to rail, reducing road and short-distance flights in the region • Various emissions will be significantly cut: o Average annual CO2 reduction on the section Prague – Brno - Břeclav projected to be 48 000 tons

Socio-economic:

• 5.5 million Czechs within 20 min reach of the network • Significant, positive impact on regions, employment and economy

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https://www.spravazeleznic.cz/VRT

Fehmarnbelt Tunnel

Status

ongoing

Denmark’s largest infrastructure project. Construction of rail/road tunnel to connect the Danish island of Lolland with the German island of Fehmarn

Description

At 18 km, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will be the longest immersed tunnel in the world. It will connect Denmark and Germany and consequently Scandinavia to Central Europe. The fixed link will be the backbone of transport in a new European region, improving travel time and increasing freight rail traffic. It will offer new growth opportunities for tourism, culture, education and sports.

Key facts and figures

• Journey through the tunnel will take 10 minutes by car and 7 minutes by train

Benefits

Passenger services:

• Connection time of just 7 minutes by train • Train times between Copenhagen and Hamburg will be just two and a half hours with no stops compared to over four and a half hours today.

Freight services:

• Close a gap in the railway network between Scandinavia and Central Europe • Increase the share of freight on rail

Environmental:

• Deliver greener transport • Cars and trains will save both kilometres and time

Socio-economic:

• Trade relations will be strengthened between Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland on the one side of the Fehmarnbelt, and throughout Germany on the other. • Scandinavia will also gain better access to its most important markets south of the Danish border. • Boost tourism throughout the region and growth opportunities for culture, education and sports • New opportunities on the axis between Helsingborg and Hamburg for cross-border partnerships

www.femern.com

The New Rail Link through the Alps (NRLA)

Status

Project on Swiss territory completed, access routes in the North and South not yet.

Switzerland- construction of three new base tunnels through the Alps and upgrade of the access routes. Connects the south and north of the country

Description

The NRLA lies at the heart of Swiss transport policy. By constructing three base tunnels plus various upgrades, Switzerland has created a highly-efficient railway infrastructure along the transalpine corridor. In order to fully exploit these opportunities, international cooperation between all parties involved is crucial to achieve the highest possible availability, punctuality and quality for rail services right across Europe.

Benefits

Passenger services:

• Shorter journey times, more trains and better quality

Freight services:

• Shorter journey times, more trains and better quality

Environmental:

• Protection of the fragile Alpine environment • Modal shift significantly increased.

https://www.bav.admin.ch/bav/en/home/modes-of-transport/railways/rail-infrastructure/expansion-programmes/NRLA.html

North Sea – Mediterranean corridor high-speed rail

Status

Completed, but still some ongoing improvements

a successful high speed line between Amsterdam – Brussels – Paris and Amsterdam – Brussels – London

Description

The high-speed route along the North Sea – Mediterranean corridor is one of the most successful international passenger TEN-T corridors. The destinations of Brussels, Paris and London are the most popular international connections due to the speed and luxury, for which it is a serious alternative to the plane.

Key facts and figures

• First Dutch high-speed line was opened in 2007 • Since 1996, the Thalys has been running between Amsterdam and Paris • Before COVID-19, Thalys in cooperation with NS ran 12 times a day between Amsterdam and Paris (Amsterdam – Schiphol - Rotterdam – Antwerp – Brussels – Paris) plus two connections per day to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Disneyland Paris • Since 2018, the Eurostar between Amsterdam and London has operated on this corridor (Amsterdam – Rotterdam – Brussels – Lille – London), 2 times a day (pre-COVID), but planned to scale up to at least 4 times a day

Benefits

Passenger services:

• Fast and comfortable connections for business and leisure travel • Attractive land connection between the UK and mainland Europe

Environmental:

• Green alternative to short-haul flights along the same route

Rail Baltica in Poland

Status

ongoing

Poland: railway infrastructure project connecting Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland

Description

The modernisation of the Rail Baltica railway line is one of the most important railway investments currently carried out in Poland. It is part of the trans-European corridor that will connect Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland. The line will be adapted to EU standards. In 2013-2017, works were carried out on the section Warszawa Rembertów - Tłuszcz (Sadowne). It included construction or reconstruction of stations, railway stops, track replacement and reconstruction of engineering structures. Currently, works are being carried out on the Czyżew - Białystok section. The scope of modernisation includes stations, stops and engineering facilities. In addition, as part of the investment, a new stop of Białystok Zielone Wzgórza will be built.

Key facts and figures

• Over 170 km of track between Warsaw and Białystok • 12 modern stations and 32 comfortable stops between Warsaw and Białystok, accessible to all travelers • journey between the capitals of Mazovia and Podlasie will take less than 90 minutes • the fastest trains will travel between Warsaw and Białystok with speeds of up to 200 km/h

Benefits

Passenger services:

• New or modernised railway stations and stops accessible to all passengers • Shorter travel time (increasing the maximum speed for passenger trains) • Increased safety of rail and road traffic, • New road viaducts to replace rail level crossings • Dynamic passenger information system

Freight services:

• Increased speed of freight trains, increasing the capacity of the line

Environmental:

• Reduced negative impact of rail transport on the environment • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions thanks to the development of freight transport and less road transport

Socio-economic:

• New development opportunities for companies and entrepreneurs from Mazovia and Podlasie • Improved transport of goods between Podlasie and the capital • Increased economic and investment attractiveness of the region

INFOGRAFIK…a odcinku_EN — kopia.pdf

INFOGRAFIK…ialystok_01EN — kopia.pdf

Hamburg - Lübeck - Puttgarden rail link

Status

in planning

Germany: rail connection for Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link

Description

Demand-driven connection of the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link on the TEN-T Corridor Scan-Med to the German rail network. The project includes double-track upgrading and electrification of the existing line and partial new construction for a speed of 160/200 km/h to reduce the travel time Hamburg - Copenhagen to 2.5 hours and to create capacities in freight traffic.

Key facts and figures

• German railway connection for the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link runs over 88 km between Lübeck and Puttgarden (Fehmarn) • ERTMS equipped • Linking the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel as the shortest connection across the Baltic Sea

Benefits

Passenger services:

• One of the most important projects for the expansion of the north-south axis of the trans-European transport network, which stretches from Finland to Sicily • Passengers per day expected to quadruple by 2029, when the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is scheduled to open • Hamburg to Copenhagen by express trains in just 2 hours 30 minutes instead of just under 5 hours • Benefits to users of regional services between Lübeck and Burg (Fehmarn): 49 minutes instead of the current 1 hour 28 minutess

Freight services:

• Freight trains will save 160 km between Hamburg and Scandinavia • Shift of freight traffic from road to rail and freed up capacity for rail transport in the Jutland Corridor • Ability to manage expected future increases in traffic volumes

Environmental:

• Contribution to European Green Deal targets shifting transport to rail • Electrification of the route which further reduces CO2 emissions • Special focus on noise reduction

Socio-economic:

• Connecting people and culture from both sides of the Baltic Sea • Foster climate friendly modes of tourism • Further growth of economy and trade within the region

Dresden-Prague high-speed rail link

Status

in planning

Germany: rail link between DE and CZ

Description

When it comes to cross-border rail transport towards south-eastern Europe, the (Berlin–) Dresden–Prague route is an important link for Germany and Czechia as well as for their neighbouring countries to the south-east. The existing Dresden–Prague railway follows the path of the River Elbe and the environment and topography along parts of the river make expanding and accelerating this line impossible. Building a new line to cope with growing international traffic is therefore a common strategic goal of both countries. The line is also a key section of the Orient/East-Med TEN-T corridor and is therefore of strategic importance for freight transport.

Key facts and figures

• New line Dresden - Ústí nad Labem (approx. 43 km), shortening the Dresden-Prague line from approx. 196 km to approx. 140 km • Significant reduction in travel and transport times for passenger and freight traffic. • High-speed passenger rail traffic of 200 km/h • Rail freight traffic of 120 km/h • EU funding worth EUR 3.375 million between now and 2023 via the Connecting Europe Facility • Grant agreement signed by the European Commission’s Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA) and the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure in April 2020

Benefits

Passenger services:

• New offers in regional passenger transport for commuters • Expansion of international long-distance traffic • Further development of tourism in the regions

Freight services:

• Meet the increased demand for freight transport

Environmental:

• Measures taken to compensate for the nature conservation assets • Unique opportunity for biological enhancement • Considerable reduction in CO2 and noise emissions

Socio-economic:

• Both the Saxon and Czech economic areas improved and better connected • Further development and better connected regions from the North Sea ports to Greece and the Black Sea

https://neubaustrecke-dresden-prag.de/en/

Brenner Base tunnel – Northern approach

Status

in planning

Germany: tunnel connecting DE and AT (northern axis)

Description

One of the most important transport projects in Europe is being built between Innsbruck and Fortezza: the Brenner Base Tunnel. It enables traffic to be shifted from road to rail. DB and ÖBB are jointly planning the northern access route. The expansion of the Brenner railway axis between Munich and Verona (part of the TEN-T corridor Scan-Med) is of central importance for the traffic turnaround in transalpine freight traffic. Almost 2.8 million truck transit journeys rolled over the Brenner motorway in 2019. And traffic is constantly evolving. With the opening of the Brenner Base Tunnel, a sharp increase in rail freight traffic can be expected. Associated key element: the 64 km Brenner Base Tunnel under construction

Key facts and figures

• Two additional high speed, high capacity railroad tracks with a total length of approximately 65 km • 230 km/h maximum line speed • ERTMS standard • Clean and efficient electrified line

Benefits

Passenger services:

• High performance rail infrastructure • Reduced travel times and higher service frequencies • Attractive connections help to shift traffic from the congested Brennerautobahn to the railway. • High speed lines as an attractive alternative to business flights between metropolitan areas in Germany, Austria and Italy • Approximately one of five trains on the new line dedicated to fast passenger trains • Rosenheim as a hub to long-distance and regional railway traffic strengthening the region between Munich in Germany and Salzburg and Innsbruck in Austria • Reliable transport connections for local commuter destinations e.g. south of Munich – Rosenheim • Freed up capacity on existing lines

Freight services:

• Increase in rail freight transportation and traffic • New and highly efficient flat tracks will make railroads more competitive • Ensures the interoperability on the Munich/Germany – Verona/Italy route

Environmental:

• Saving CO2 emissions by modal shift from road to rail • Railroad cars and engines become quieter every day and most trains will run outside towns and villages • Large proportions kept as underground in tunnels, avoiding landscape degradation and habitat loss in protected areas

Socio-economic:

• Additional rail capacity strengthens already growing regions in Germany, Austria and Italy • Industries along the corridor benefit from efficient transportation • Support the tourism industry, a key economic element in Alpine regions • Eco-friendly travel opportunities strengthening and protecting the region

https://www.brennernordzulauf.eu/

Brenner Base Tunnel

Status

ongoing

Austria: tunnel connecting AT and IT

Description

The Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) is a horizontal rail line running through the Alps; a rail line for the future. It is the main element of the new Brenner railway from Munich to Verona. At 64 km, it is the longest underground railway connection in the world, improving passenger travel and freight transport through the heart of Europe. The Brenner Base Tunnel is the heart of the Scandinavia-Mediterranean TEN-T Corridor from Helsinki (Finland) to La Valletta (Malta). The funding for the Brenner Base Tunnel, a key project in Europe's transport policy, comes from Austria, Italy and the European Union.

Key facts and figures

• Runs for 55 km between Innsbruck (in Austria) and Fortezza (in Italy). • Between 2016 and 2020, 50% of the costs for the exploratory tunnel (about EUR 303 million) and 40% of the costs for the two main tunnels (just under EUR 880 million) covered by the EU • The remaining 50-60% come from Austria and Italy on a 50-50 basis. • European project with the highest level of co-financing • EU co-financing is carried out via the "Connecting Europe Facility”

Benefits

Passenger services:

• Better connections with passenger trains using the tunnel alongside freight trains

Freight services:

• Modal shift of traffic from road to rail

https://www.bbt-se.com/en/

https://www.bbt-se.com/en/information/media-corner/

BBT - 3D animation 2021 (EN)

Karlsruhe-Basel rail link

Status

ongoing

Germany: railway line connecting DE and Switzerland

Description

The Rhine Valley Railway between Karlsruhe and Basel is more than 170 years old. Around 300 local, long-distance and freight trains use it every day. That's too much for the route which continues to have growing volumes of traffic. It is therefore being adapted and two additional tracks will be added. This creates space for more local traffic and more freight traffic. Passenger and freight trains at different speeds no longer have to share the same track. Delays caused by slow-moving trains will be avoided in the future. The elimination of capacity bottlenecks will improve access on the TEN-T and Rail Freight Corridor Rhine - Alpine to the new Rail Link through the Alps (NEAT) in Switzerland.

Key facts and figures

• Expansion to a four-track line between Karlsruhe and Basel • New Rail Link through the Alps, New Alpine Transversale • ERTMS equipped

Benefits

Passenger services:

• Increased capacity • Faster maximum speed up to 250 km/h in long distance passenger rail transport • Reduction of travel time between Karlsruhe and Basel by about half an hour to an estimated 70 minutes • European Train Control System (ETCS) to facilitate cross-border traffic and make operations more effective

Freight services:

• Four-track expansion promotes further shift of heavy goods traffic from road to rail • Reduced travel time for freight traffic

Environmental:

• Reduction of noise and significant reduction of CO2 emissions

Socio-economic:

• Foster economic growth, tourism and cultural exchange

https://www.karlsruhe-basel.de/home.html

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Southern Line infrastructure development

Status

Ongoing

Description

ÖBB-Austrian Federal Railways is currently working on more than 100 large and small projects along the Southern Line, which forms part of the Baltic-Adriatic TEN-T corridor.

Key facts and figures

• 200 km of rail lines modernised • 170 km of new track laid • 80 km of new tunnels • 150 new bridges

Benefits

Passenger services:

• shorter travel times

Freight services:

• Modal shift to rail freight

Environmental:

• Less road traffic

Socio-economic:

• Promotes economic growth and additional jobs

https://infrastruktur.oebb.at/en/projects-for-austria/railway-lines/southern-line-vienna-villach

Südstrecke - Dig into details

Marseille-Ventimiglia – ERTMS level 3

Status

Design is ongoing and works are planned from 2022.

France: connection of two hubs and upgrade with ERTMS

Description

This project will improve regularity on the Marseille-Ventimiglia route, which is currently saturated. The line part of Mediterranean TEN – T corridor will be the ERTMS level 3 hybrid demonstrator for the French conventional network. The section links two of the most important rail hubs in France: Marseille and Nice and offers a connection to the Italian network at Ventimiglia. The first section Grasse - Cannes and Ventimiglia is due to be opened by the end of 2027. Marseille will be reached in 2030.

Key facts and figures

• 260 km double track line with ERTMS level 3 hybrid • Greatest regional services in France: 350 trains each day • 2 major railway nodes: Nice and Marseille • 1 central interlocking in Marseille • Cost of EUR 653 million • Decrease the average time between each train in operation from 5/6 minutes to less than 3 minutes • Partly financed by the European Union (EUR 11.9 million for technical studies)

Benefits

Freight services:

• Consolidation of freight traffic and its development through the provision of robust, cross-border and interoperable train paths.

https://www.sncf-reseau.com/fr/projets-sncf-reseau-soutenus-europe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypzM8uZohVE&ab_channel=SNCFR%C3%A9seau

Lyon Urban Node

Status

Ongoing

France: modernisation of railway station & urban node

Description

A strategic crossroads, the “Lyon Urban Node” (“Étoile Ferroviaire Lyonnaise” [EFL]) plays a major role in the organisation of passenger and freight traffic. Every day, about 1 200 passenger and freight trains converge on the Lyon railway junction. The operating standards of Lyon railway junction are currently hampered by the performance limits of the existing infrastructure. At the request of the French Government, SNCF Réseau drew up a short and medium-term action plan for eliminating the Lyon bottleneck by 2025.

Key facts and figures

• Traffic rose by 60% in 10 years. • EUR 310 million for the modernisation of the urban node • EUR 40 million from the European institutions • EUR 110 million from the French State • EUR 110 million from the region

Benefits

Passenger services:

• Improved operating conditions • Relieve pressure and eliminate bottlenecks in Lyon • Restore system resilience and increase punctuality

Freight services:

• Improved operating conditions • Relieve pressure and eliminate bottlenecks in Lyon • Restore system resilience and increase punctuality

www.etoile-ferroviaire-lyonnaise.fr

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Lyon-Turin railway line (TELT)

Status

Ongoing

France and Italy: railway link connecting FR and IT

Description

The Lyon–Turin freight and passenger railway line is the central link of the Mediterranean TEN-T Corridor, which extends for 3,000 km connecting 7 EU corridors from East to West. Its cross-border section extends over a stretch of 65 km between Susa in Piedmont and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in Savoy. The main feature of the work is the 57.5 km long Mont Cenis base tunnel – 12.5 km in Italy and 45 in France – linking the international stations of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and Susa, which constitute the connection points to the respective national lines in France and Italy. The project is ongoing. To date, a total of 30 km of tunnels have been excavated. This represents more than 18% of the total 162 km planned for the project.

Key facts and figures

• EUR 8.6 bn total cost of the project funded by the EU, Italy and France • 164 Km of tunnels under the Western Alps, including 57.5 km base tunnel (longest railway tunnel in the world) • 2 brand new international multimodal railway stations (Susa and St-Jean-De-Maurienne) • 2032 - Year of commissioning of the Mont-Cenis Base Tunnel • 8,000 workers involved between Italy and France • 9 Research institutes, 23 research projects and 4 collaborations ongoing with international companies that share with TELT the challenge of excellence • 3 goals: Environmental protection, economic development and increase in mobility

Benefits

Passenger services:

• Support modal shift and make rail more competitive

Freight services:

• Support modal shift and make rail more competitive

Environmental:

• Contribute to the preservation of the Alpine environment • Implementing an ambitious modal shift policy linked to the commitments of the Alpine convention. • Will shift the equivalent of up to 1,000,000 lorries from road to rail

Socio-economic:

• Help connect and develop areas with different vocations • Collaboration with local regions to promote further development in regions alongside the project

https://www.telt-sas.com/en/

https://www.telt-sas.com/en/sustainability/

In this context, TELT has developed a project named “Smart Lands” a brand new approach to the cross-border multimodal connection in Europe that brings together the TEN-T, the main national and regional railways, the Eurovelo (cycling network), and the long-distance trails. About the “Smart Land” project: https://www.telt-sas.com/en/smart-lands-a-multimodal-approach-for-sustainable-cross-border-transit/ Presentations and videos View it!

Tithorea-Lianonkladi-Domokos high-speed upgrade

Status

Ongoing

Greece: modernisation of infrastructure

Description

The Tithorea-Lianokladi-Domokos line is located on a pre-identified section of the Orient/East-Mediterranean Corridor, but is currently a bottleneck due to poor layout. The project will complete the upgrade of the Athens-Thessaloniki axis. Its objective is to turn the entire Patras-Athens-Thessaloniki-Promachonas axis into a high-speed railway axis of increased capacity, equipped with modern signalling, tele-commanding, telecommunication and electrification systems. The project includes the completion of the remaining works on the new 106 km double track Tithorea-Lianokladi-Domokos section and entire superstructure, signalling and electrification works of the line. It is the final phase of the Global Project to upgrade/modernise the entire Athens–Thessaloniki axis.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2014-el-tmc-0651-w

ERTMS on Spanish high-speed rail network

Status

Ongoing

Spain: deployment of ERTMS

Description

Deployment of European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is a horizontal priority aiming at ensuring interoperability of the EU railway system. The project covers: • upgrading of 3 Spanish high-speed lines equipped with ERTMS Level 1/Level 2, Baseline 2, release pre-2.3.0d to Baseline 2, Release 2.3.0d • upgrading of the GSM-R to Eirene 7/15 specifications The three lines are located on the Atlantic Core Network Corridor (1 section of approximately 180 km) and Mediterranean Core Network Corridor (2 sections of approximately 655 km). The project is a part of a Global Project on deployment of ERTMS in all Spanish high-speed lines and main urban transport nodes. Implementation of the project will ensure interoperability of a considerable part of the Spanish high-speed lines, enabling uninterrupted traffic of ERTMS-equipped vehicles.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2014-es-tm-0512-w

Kelenföld-Pusztaszabolcs line upgrade

Status

Ongoing

Hungary

Description

The Hungarian railway network is undergoing a modernisation. The project covers the upgrading of the 20.5 km long Kelenföld-Szazhalombatta section, a current bottleneck on the Hungarian section of the Mediterranean TEN-T corridor. The project is the first stage of a Global Project that aims to upgrade and develop the Kelenföld-Szazhalombatta-Pusztaszabolcs-Dombovar-Gyékényes railway line. The project activities include: - Land preparation - Track construction - ERTMS trackside deployment The project will ensure increased capacity, improved service quality, safety and security, contributing to regional and national economic development and fostering the modal shift of passengers and freight from road to rail.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2014-hu-tmc-0493-w

Greater Dublin Area Signalling upgrade

Status

Ongoing

Ireland

Description

The project is located on the Corcaigh/Cork-Dublin–Baile Átha Cliath/Belfast pre-identified section of the Core Network Corridor North Sea-Mediterranean and addresses the objectives and priorities of TEN-T policy. It aims to update rail services within the Greater Dublin Area to eliminate the capacity bottleneck through the city-centre and along the Dublin-Belfast (Ireland/UK) cross-border service. The existing signalling system in Dublin is outdated and is not capable of meeting the requirements for increased train frequencies required to meet the needs of existing rail traffic and further future increases to be delivered as part of the DART Underground Programme. The project includes several activities related to signalling, electrification and telecoms installation, civil works and track installations.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2014-ie-tm-0215-w

Kostenets–Septemvri line modernisation

Status

Ongoing

Bulgaria

Description

The project is located in Bulgaria on the Sofia-Plovdiv railway line, Kostenets–Septemvri section, and on the Orient-East Med Core Network Corridor. The project is part of the "Modernisation of the railway line Sofia-Septemvri" Global Project which is part of the Sofia–Plovdiv railway line, an important element of the TEN-T Core Network Corridors. The project aims to remove a major bottleneck on this part of the railway line which does not meet the technical standards for passenger and freight transport. It consists of 5 activities related to works, project management, land acquisition and supervision of works. As a result a double track line of 24.4 km and supporting infrastructure along the railway section Kostenets-Septemvri (excluding tunnel 11 in railway section Kostenets-Belovo) will be upgraded according to TEN-T requirements. The project will reduce congestion and will have a positive effect on modal split and the environment. It will also contribute to the interoperability of the Corridor, consequently increasing service quality and safety.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2015-bg-tm-0045-w

Százhalombatta-Pusztaszabolcs line modernisation

Status

Ongoing

Hungary

Description

The Hungarian railway network is undergoing a modernisation. The project covers the upgrading of the 29.6 km long, double-track, Százhalombatta-Pusztaszabolcs section. The project is part of a Global Project that aims to upgrade and develop the Budapest Kelenföld-Croatian border railway line, along the Mediterranean Corridor. The Action activities include: - Land preparation and acquisition - Track (re)construction - ERTMS trackside deployment Once completed, the project will eliminate an important bottleneck along the Mediterranean corridor. It will also ensure increased capacity, improved service quality, safety and security. It will therefore contribute to regional and national economic development and foster modal shift of passengers and freight from road to rail.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2015-hu-tm-0003-m

Budapest-Rákos–Hatvan line upgrade

Status

Ongoing

Hungary

Description

The Hungarian railway network is undergoing a modernisation. The project covers the upgrading of the 51.6 km long, double-track Budapest-Rákos-Hatvan section. The Action is part of a Global Project that aims to upgrade and develop the Budapest-Zahony railway line, along the Mediterranean corridor. The Action activities include: - Site preparation - Track construction - ERTMS trackside deployment Once completed, the project will eliminate an important bottleneck along the Mediterranean Corridor. It will also ensure increased capacity, improved service quality, safety and security and contribute to the modal shift of passengers and freight from road to rail.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2015-hu-tm-0158-m

Vado Multimodal Terminal

Status

Ongoing

Italy

Description

The Core multimodal rail/road logistics terminal in Vado Ligure is located on the Mediterranean and Rhine–Alpine corridors. The aim of the project is to improve the last-mile connections and interconnection with Short Sea Shipment services of the port of Vado Ligure. The project will be implemented through 5 activities, including studies and works. The terminal will be optimised by installing 3 railway tracks, an automatised railway gate and a bridge allowing road and rail access to the terminal. The study aims at elaborating a preliminary technical documentation for the last mile connection solutions. The project, as a part of a Global project, will contribute to the economic development of the region. It will foster the use of transport modes which have a lesser environmental footprint.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2015-it-tm-0312-m

Brașov–Sighişoara line rehabilitation

Status

Ongoing

Romania

Description

The currently 130 km long Brașov–Sighişoara section is part of a Global Project aiming to upgrade the existing line from Brașov to the Hungarian border. It consists of three sub-sections: Brașov–Apața, Apața–Cața, and Cața–Sighişoara. The Global Project aims to upgrade the Apața–Cața sub-section, and following the works, the length of the sub-section will be reduced from 43.953 km to 28.20 km (Apața km 208+090 - Cața km 236+290). The project will contribute to this upgrade. The project consists of the following activities: 1. Land expropriation and registration; 2. Construction works supervision; 3. Construction works; 4. Project management, technical assistance, communication and dissemination. The two other sub-sections, Brasov–Apața and Cața–Sighisoara, are also being partially upgraded. In the long run the project will contribute to the internal market through better accessibility, connectivity, modal integration, sustainability and enhanced capacity, safety and security.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2015-ro-tm-0362-w

Interoperability upgrades

Status

Ongoing

Greece

Description

The proposed project concerns the deployment of TAF/TAP-TSI technology along the Greek sections of the Orient/East-Med TEN-T Core Network Corridor (Thessaloniki-Athens-Piraeus and Athens-Patras/Igoumenitsa). The proposed activities include the installation of the necessary interoperable software and hardware in line with Directive 2008/57/EC. Moreover, it includes an impact study, communication and dissemination activities and project management. It will remove a technical barrier ultimately contributing to interoperability, promotion of innovative technological development , sustainable management of current resources, improved safety and security of the railway infrastructure and better environmental performances.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2016-el-tmc-0232-m

Malmö Urban Node

Status

Ongoing

Sweden

Description

The project is a part of the Global Project as defined in Malmö´s Traffic and Mobility Plan, which is the city´s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) and winner of the 4th European SUMP Award. Malmö´s SUMP is in turn an integral part of the comprehensive plan for the city. The main objective is to enable the public transport system of the City of Malmö to satisfy the expected passenger growth in a sustainable way, as well as to better connect local and long-distance transport. The project activities and subsequent impacts are: • Introduction of electric buses on the lines 3 and 7, as a measure towards Malmö´s objective of having a green vehicle fleet • Construction and refurbishment of two passenger stations along the rail line Kontinentalbanan to the West of the city, which is nowadays solely connected by freight trains, in order to enable the start of passenger services on this line • Introduction of a second gas-electric hybrid Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) service called Malmöexpressen on the Västra Hamnen-Lindängen stretch, in order to follow the success of the first Malmöexpressen in terms of emissions, congestion and transport quality

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2016-se-tm-0056-w

Valencia-Sagunto-Castellón gauge change

Status

Ongoing

Spain

Description

The project is located on the Mediterranean TEN-T Corridor and will complete the deployment of the UIC (International Union of Railways) gauge on the section Valencia-Sagunto-Castellón (74 km). Works will include electrification, adaptation of the existing stations to the interoperable standard train (750 metres long) and signalling facilities. It will therefore allow longer and heavier freight trains to circulate on this section. The work will also benefit local passenger (Iberian gauge) trains as track capacity and punctuality will increase for both Iberian gauge and standard UIC gauge trains. The project complements ongoing CEF investments and will contribute to connect this section to the existing high-speed lines to Madrid and to Barcelona and the French border. This will allow the integration of the Iberian Peninsula to the rest of Europe without any train or track gauge change.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2019-es-tm-0235-w

DART+ South West line upgrade

Status

Ongoing

Ireland

Description

The project is part of a Global Project - the Dublin Area Rapid Transit Expansion known as DART+ - aiming to provide more frequent and sustainable transport options to citizens to and within the Greater Dublin Area. It focuses on the Kildare railway line located along the Cork-Dublin-Belfast section of the North Sea-Mediterranean Core network Corridor. Upgrading this railway line to four electrified tracks will bridge the missing link by connecting the Cork Line and the Belfast Line through two stations in Dublin (the Hazelhatch and Connolly stations). The project concerns developing the designs for the DART+ South West from the preliminary design to the detailed design phases, completing the approval process and subsequently launching the procurement for works on electrifying, re-signalling, the railway infrastructure components of stations, bridge replacements and tracking to construct the necessary infrastructure along the Kildare line in Dublin.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2019-ie-tm-0127-s

Torino airport rail link

Status

Ongoing

Italy

Description

The projcet is located on the Mediterranean Core Network Corridor, in the Piedmont Region of Italy. It is the last part of a Global Project to bridge the missing link between the Core urban node of Torino and the Torino "Caselle" Core airport, on the Torino-Ceres railway line, by re-establishing the rail connection between them. The project covers works for: • the construction of a rail tunnel under "Corso Grosseto" avenue, leading to the Rebaudengo railway station on the Torino-Milano high-speed railway line. This entails the decommissioning of the "Madonna di Campagna" and "Dora" stations, the latter being the current centralised traffic management centre • the upgrading of the railway line safety and security standards between the new intersection with the high-speed line and Torino "Caselle" Airport • a new underground stop along the Corso Grosseto tunnel "Fermata Grossetto" • the upgrading of the underground Rebaudengo station to accommodate the connection of the two lines Once accomplished, the project will enable the direct rail connection to the airport (counting 4 million passengers/year), thus connecting two modes of long-distance transport and fostering the modal shift from road to rail to reach the airport.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2019-it-tm-0338-w

Henri Coandă International Airport rail link

Status

Ongoing

Romania

Description

The project aims to modernise the railway line from Bucuresti Nord to the International Airport Henri Coandă Bucuresti (IAHCB). It covers Phase I – Construction of the railway connection between Odai at km 16+100 and the passengers terminal T1 from International Airport Henri Coandă. The new railway branch will have a route length of 2.95 km, out of which, 1.52 km of railway viaduct. The planned activities include: - Project Management, Communication and Dissemination, Audit - Phase I – Construction of the railway connection at km 16+100, near stopping point Odai - passengers terminal T1 from International Airport Henri Coandă - Supervision services for the construction of Phase I The project will ensure an interoperable connection between rail and air transport, and therefore the integration of the rail and air network, increasing the sustainability of the feeder network for flights.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2019-ro-tmc-0300-w

Kvarnberget railway tunnel

Status

Ongoing

Sweden

Description

The project consists of the construction of Kvarnberget railway tunnel, including construction of a 270-metre concrete tunnel through rock, a 290-metre concrete tunnel in soil and a 130-meter rock tunnel as well as ground reinforcement works. It is part of a Global Project consisting of the construction of the West Link, an 8 km double railway track on which 6 km are double track railway tunnel to be located beneath the centre of Gothenburg. This will lead to congestion reduction of both passengers and goods. The West Link is also a part of the development of the high speed railway network and the Scan-Med Corridor. It consists of five parts: Olskroken, Centralen (Central Station), Kvarnberget, Haga and Korsvägen. The construction of the West Link railway tunnel will eliminate a major bottleneck on the Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridor. Being a part of the Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridor the project will reinforce the importance of rail transport in the Gothenburg region as well as substantially contribute to sustainable development thanks to the facilitation of a modal shift from road to rail. The project is a prerequisite for future development of efficient railway traffic in Scandinavia, contributing positively to the European Green Deal.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport/2019-se-tm-0229-w

Rail Baltica

Status

Ongoing

Design works are ongoing on over 600km out of 870km of the Rail Baltica line in the Baltic states. Construction has commenced in all States on various infrastructure elements and project implementers are carrying our preparatory works allowing to start large scale construction. Intergovernmental agreement on the Rail Baltica infrastructure management model still has to be reached.

In detail…

Estonia

• Active design work ongoing on mainline, as well as on the international passenger terminals in Tallinn and Pärnu, the railway infrastructure maintenance facilities and logistic centres. • Construction works currently focussed on crossing road viaducts. • Tender ongoing for the construction of the railway infrastructure in Tallinn Ülemiste.

Latvia

• Design work progressing on whole mainline; procurement for the construction of ~200km is in advanced stage. • Initial phases of active construction works ongoing at the sections of Riga Central Station and Riga International Airport station. • Detailed technical design started for the Salaspils multimodal terminal and infrastructure maintenance facilities.

Lithuania

• Mainline section from Kaunas to Lithuania-Latvia border: land acquisition process fully completed, design works ongoing, first construction works launched. • 9 km section “Kaunas – Palemonas”: construction works completed. • Kaunas – Lithuania/Poland border & Kaunas – Vilnius section: design works planned to commence in 2023.

Electrification

Deployment strategy selected, design and build procurement ongoing.

Control-Command and Signalling

Deployment strategy chosen, design and build procurement for all 870km of the mainline to be launched in 2022.

Rolling stock

Market consultations launched.

Description

Rail Baltica is a greenfield railway infrastructure project with the goal to integrate the Baltic States into the European 1435mm gauge railway network. It is a project of common interest and a major missing link on the North Sea – Baltic TEN-T Core Network Corridor. The project encompasses five EU countries – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and indirectly also Finland. Rail Baltica will play a game-changing role in passenger and freight carriage by rail in the region. Once complete, the new electrified and ERTMS-equipped fast track will • open-up new possibilities for rail freight connectivity from the Baltics to Europe’s largest ports. • enable further travel options from the Baltics through Poland southward through the interlinkage with the Baltic – Adriatic Corridor. • pave the way for new rail connectivity options to Finland and towards the emerging Arctic corridor.

Key facts and figures

• Largest infrastructure project in the Baltic states • Major missing cross-border link of the North Sea - Baltic TEN-T Corridor • Fit for both passenger and freight traffic • Fit for civilian and military dual use • Length: 870 km of double-track railway • Design speed: 249 km/h (for passengers), 120 km/h (for freight) • Environmentally friendly – powered by electricity and resulting in less noise • Saving lives by accident reduction • Built for intermodality and multimodality Co-financed by CEF, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

Benefits

Passenger services:

• Ability to reach new destinations at significantly reduced travel times in a comfortable environment, as well as seamless multimodal travel through the rail-air integration. • Easier, faster access to study and workplaces leading to an expansion of the employment market and a wider variety of education opportunities. • Productivity growth and better competitiveness of the business environment thanks to travel time savings, more productive travel time, and increased connectivity. • Estimated 155 million hours of travel time saved over 30 years due to the modal shift, corresponding to undiscounted value of saved time of EUR 2.4 billion.* • Safety improvements with the value of accident reduction over the CBA evaluation period estimated at an undiscounted value of EUR 892 million.*

Freight services:

• Whole new transport network for freight services between Baltic countries, thus improving access to resources like raw materials, parts and products. • Improved speed and reliability of freight logistic companies’ transport services. • Opportunity to diversify supply chains thanks to increased delivery speeds, which in turn is expected to bring cost savings, thus stimulating growth and competitiveness. • Estimated 245 million hours of travel time saved over 30 years due to the modal shift, corresponding to an undiscounted value of saved time of EUR 2.8 billion.*

Environmental:

• Rail Baltica serves the key objectives of the European Green Deal as it will accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart mobility and logistics in the Baltic region. • By 2055, expected reduced negative climate impact of heavy trucks by 59%; and of cars by 21% along the route and EUR 3 billion in savings from costs that would have arisen due to air pollution.* • Environmental assessments to address aspects such as impact on air quality, noise and vibration pollution, biodiversity, landscape, cultural heritage, electromagnetic field and other aspects during construction and operation. • Assessment of climate change impact on the infrastructure in order to optimise Rail Baltica design, operation and maintenance throughout the new railway line’s life-cycle.

Socio-economic:

• Projected total quantifiable socio-economic benefits exceeding EUR 16 billion.* • Better connectivity and improved access to resources and labour markets, stimulating economic growth by decreasing input costs. • Increased passenger flows in rail station areas driving growth of local businesses. During the peak of the construction works, up to 13 000 jobs in the construction industry, with further indirect and induced jobs in the other industries such as material sourcing, component manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and catering, professional services, and many others.* * All estimates are based on the Rail Baltica Cost and Benefit Analysis, Ernst and Young, 2017

https://www.railbaltica.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg1sDT4pACk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0v_CxMxRAI&ab_channel=RailBaltica

https://www.railbaltica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Rail-Baltica-brochure-2022-EN.pdf

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