Denmark’s transport minister Magnus Heunicke officially launched preliminary construction on a DKr 9.3bn (USD 1.64bn) project to rebuild the 115km Ringsted – Holeby line, which will become the main rail link between Scandinavia and Germany when the 18km Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link opens in 2021.
The project involves upgrading the line for 200km/h operation, construction of a second track on the section between Vordingborg and Holeby (with the exception of the Storstrøm Bridge, which will remain single track), rebuilding of 100 bridges, electrification, and refurbishment of stations. In addition the line will be equipped with ERTMS and a 4km deviation will be constructed north of Glumsø to eliminate sharp curves on this section.
Major construction is expected to begin on the project next year.
Source: www.railjournal.com
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