Freight line 5955

The freight line (5955) between the new Kleinreuth junction to the south of Nuremberg and the new Eltersdorf hub north of Fürth and Nuremberg will create a new connection for freight, which will no longer need to cross the increased passenger traffic between Fürth and Nuremberg. The passenger lines are currently crossed on the level. Crossing on the level will no longer be possible due to the passenger connections currently undergoing upgrading, the new clockface passenger timetable and the increase in the number of trains.

Pegnitz tunnel

Most of freight line 5955 consists of a tunnel – the Pegnitz tunnel, which itself consists of five sections. There is an entry section at the north and south in the form of a trough. The troughs are followed by a cut-and-cover section. In the centre is a section of tunnel constructed by the mining method. The emergency exits and the technical equipment also form part of the tunnel.

Facts and figures

• Overall length: 7.500 m
• Cut-and-cover method:
  • Clearance: 6,69 m
  • Clear width: 10,40 m
• Enclosed construction method:
  • Clearance: 7,66 m
  • Clear width: 10,40m
  • Tunnel tube diameters: 11,64 m
  • Emergency exits: 14
• Tracks: 2
• Design speed: 120 km/h
• Line commissioning date: 2021

More Information: DB Netz AG