Aerial picture of the Rastatt tunnel on 17-8-17. Photo credit: Benedikt Spether

Severe impairments on the Rhine-Alpine route: ‘This is the most efficient solution’

Aerial picture of the Rastatt tunnel on 17-8-17. Photo credit: Benedikt Spether

The construction works planned along the Rhine-Alpine transport corridor will result in several impairments but not a full route closure for the coming three weeks, said a DB spokesperson. However, rail freight capacity will be considerably restricted, especially on weekends and public holidays. “We are bundling our construction projects even more efficiently than before”, said DB explaining why disruptions are a necessary evil. 

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is the Editorial Coordinator of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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Aerial picture of the Rastatt tunnel on 17-8-17. Photo credit: Benedikt Spether

Severe impairments on the Rhine-Alpine route: ‘This is the most efficient solution’

Aerial picture of the Rastatt tunnel on 17-8-17. Photo credit: Benedikt Spether

The construction works planned along the Rhine-Alpine transport corridor will result in several impairments but not a full route closure for the coming three weeks, said a DB spokesperson. However, rail freight capacity will be considerably restricted, especially on weekends and public holidays. “We are bundling our construction projects even more efficiently than before”, said DB explaining why disruptions are a necessary evil. 

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is the Editorial Coordinator of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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