07. November 2024, 08:09 o'Clock
Article: 100 days of Riedbahn renovation: No ballast without DB Cargo
The refurbishment of the Riedbahn is in full swing and DB Cargo is also playing its part in its punctual completion.
The general refurbishment of the Riedbahn has now been underway for around 100 days, and Deutsche Bahn and the construction companies involved have now reached an important milestone. Work on the rails, sleepers and ballast is progressing according to plan and is nearing completion. In the next construction phase, the technicians will concentrate on installing the new control and safety technology and connecting the modern electronic interlocking. The line between Frankfurt/Main and Mannheim should be fully accessible again from December 15 once the renovation work is complete. Until then, freight trains will continue to be routed via detour routes. The importance of the corridor for freight traffic is demonstrated by the fact that 4,826 trains have been diverted so far.
DB Cargo plays an important role in the refurbishment
DB Cargo itself is providing top logistical services for the general refurbishment of the Riedbahn in order to continuously supply the major construction site with building materials. Within the first 100 days, a total of 42,936 tons of ballast were delivered to the construction site - an essential basis for the progress of the work on the tracks and sleepers. DB Cargo carried out a total of 253 material runs for this purpose, demonstrating its important role in the extensive renovation of the 70-kilometre section.
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