WHY IS THE BRENNER BASE TUNNEL NOT COMPLETELY FLAT?
THE CROSS-OVER POINT: AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT IN THE BBT PROJECT
A PROJECT UNITING EUROPE
The Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) will not only provide a better connection between Innsbruck and Fortezza, but also between northern and southern Europe by eliminating the bottleneck at the Brenner Pass.
- The existing line is operating at full capacity and is no longer really suitable for modern freight transport due to its steep gradients and winding route
- The new flat railway line will allow longer and heavier trains
- There will be a significant reduction in travel times
- A significant reduction in noise pollution
- And increased safety from natural hazards
MINUTES
25
This is how long a passenger train will take to travel through the BBT. On the existing line, this journey takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.
MINUTES
35
This is how long a freight train will take to travel through the BBT. On the existing line, this journey takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.
METRES
740
740-metre long trains will be able to travel through the BBT. On the existing line, the maximum train length is 450 m.
LOCOMOTIVE
1
1 locomotive will be sufficient to travel along the new line through the BBT. Currently, two to three are needed.
BBT PROJECT PROGRESS
214 km
IN TOTAL, THE BBT TUNNEL SYSTEM WILL INCLUDE ABOUT 230 KILOMETRES OF TUNNELS.
NEW UPDATES FROM THE H53 PFONS-BRENNER CONSTRUCTION SITE: TBM OLGA HAS REACHED THE 4-KILOMETRE MARK
WORK IS PROGRESSING ON THE H53 PFONS–BRENNER CONSTRUCTION LOT: TBM WILMA HAS EXCAVATED 5 KILOMETRES
BRENNER BASE TUNNEL - A PROJECT UNITING EUROPE
BRENNER BASE TUNNEL
A PROJECT UNITING EUROPE - BRENNER BASE TUNNEL