Switzerland and Germany have signed a major railway electrification project to improve transportation in their border regions. The two countries, Hochrheinbahn By cooperating to modernize its routes, it aims to make passenger transportation more efficient and sustainable.
Details of the Electrification Project
Electrification of this railway line, Basel, Schaffhausen and St. Gallen The project aims to stimulate economic growth and provide passengers with faster, more environmentally friendly transportation options.
Switzerland, Hochrheinbahn for railway electrification 50 million CHF will invest. The total project budget is 430 million CHF Electrification works 75 km line and stretches from Basel to the German town of Erzingen.
Modernization Works
As part of the project, the railway infrastructure will be significantly improved, including laying new cables, lengthening platforms and increasing their height. 55 cmThere will be studies such as the removal of lighting poles, noise barriers ve key heating systems will be established.
These modernizations will both increase sustainability and make passenger journeys more comfortable.
New Trains and Shorter Travel Times
SBB Germany, Until 2027 plans to introduce new trains on the route. Thanks to these new trains, passengers can travel between Basel and St. Gallen 2 hours 20 minutes will be able to complete in a shorter time. This development will provide faster and more efficient transportation for passengers.
This project will improve cross-border transport between Switzerland and Germany while also contributing to the popularisation of environmentally friendly transport.
