Stuttgart 21 Project , Germany
Key Data:
Population – Stuttgart (conurbation)
591,127 (2.6 million)
Developer
Deutsche Bahn AG
Stuttgart Hbf Project Architects
Ingenhoven Architekten, Düsseldorf
Stuttgart 21 Funding
€2.8bn
Stuttgart-Ulm NBS Funding
€2.0bn
Gauge
1,435mm
Heavy Rail Power
15kV ac overhead
Project Works Duration
2010–2020
City Public Transport Operator
Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen (SSB)
Stadt Bahn (light rail) Power
750V dc overhead
Main Tunnel Length
9.4km (5.8 mile)
Special Features:
Near-€5bn related projects
Aim to accelerate regional and long distance services
To be part of European high-speed network
Funding contribution from redevelopment of redundant railway land
Adds international airport to main line rail network
