Nuremberg-Munich High-Speed Line, Germany
Key Data:
Project Management
DB ProjektBau GmbH
Operator
Deutsche Bahn AG (DB Fernverkehr & DB Regio)
Line Length
89km (Nuremberg-Ingolstadt NBS); 82km (Ingolstadt-Obermenzing ABS)
Line Owner
DB Netz AG
Project Cost
€3.6bn
Completed
NBS: May 2006; ABS: December 2006
Maximum Speed
300km/h (200km/h on ABS)
New Stations
2 (for DB Regio services)
Tunnels
9 (27km)
Bridges
58
Gauge
1,435mm
Maximum Incline
NBS 20%; ABS 12.5%
Power Supply
15kV ac overhead
Signalling
LZB cab signalling
Special Characteristics:
Major environmental factors
New route shortening Nuremberg-Ingolstadt rail distance
First scheduled 200km/h DB Regio Services
Integration with local commuter services
Part of long term Berlin-Munich high speed project
