Brennero Base Tunnel

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The Brenner Base Tunnel is the central infrastructure project of the SCAN-MED corridor and the Munich-Verona Brenner corridor, representing an overcoming of the natural barrier that is the Alps and a future reduction both in the length of the route and the travel time between Innsbruck (Austria) and Fortezza (Italy) for rail transport. Passenger trains will be able to run in the tunnel at speeds in excess of 200 kilometres/hour. Thanks to the elimination of extensive gradients, it will be possible for longer, heavier and more numerous freight trains to pass this section. These trains shall require less energy on the flat route than is currently needed on the existing line.

By eliminating steep gradients and – thanks to the straight extent with almost no bends – the passage of longer and heavier trains will be possible. The new railway infrastructure will offer a viable alternative for freight traffic and open up a new travel dimension for passenger traffic.

Advantages

Shifting traffic to rail by upgrading the Munich-Verona railway line
Decongestion of traffic to benefit the populations in the areas involved in the project
Safety from natural hazards
Reduced travel times

250 km/h maximum speed

64 total kilometres

8,8 mld € in investiment

Work progress

Below are the details of the work progress for the Brenner Base Tunnel.

Design
Since 2013
Permits
Since 2013
Tenders
Since 2013
Start of work
Since 2014
End of work
Since 2028

Lot h21 - Gola del Sill

Stages of progression: WORKS

Design end date: 2019
End date of the authorisation process: 2019
Date of tender publication: 2019
Start date of executive design and implementation: 2020
Work end date: 2024

Lot h41 - Gola del Sill - Pfons

Stages of progression: WORKS

Design end date: 2020
End date of the authorisation process: 2021
Date of tender publication: 2021
Start date of executive design and implementation: 2021
Work end date: 2028

Lot h33 - Tulfes-Pfons

Stages of progression: DELIVERED

Design end date: 2013
End date of the authorisation process: 2013
Date of tender publication: 2013
Start date of executive design and implementation: 2014
Work end date: 2021

Lot h52 - Hochstegen

Stages of progression: WORKS

Design end date: 2021
End date of the authorisation process: 2021
Date of tender publication: 2021
Start date of executive design and implementation: 2022
Work end date: 2023

Lot h53 - Pfons-Brennero

Stages of progression: TENDERS

Design end date: 2022
End date of the authorisation process: 2022
Date of tender publication: 2022
Start date of executive design and implementation: 2023
Work end date: 2028

Lot h61 - Mules

Stages of progression: WORKS

Design end date: 2015
End date of the authorisation process: 2015
Date of tender publication: 2015
Start date of executive design and implementation: 2016
Work end date: 2025

Lot h71 - Sottoattraversamento Isarco

Stages of progression: WORKS

Design end date: 2013
End date of the authorisation process: 2013
Date of tender publication: 2013
Start date of executive design and implementation: 2014
Work end date: 2023

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