Draft:Eichenbergtunnel
Railway tunnel in Lower Saxony, Germany
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The Eichenberg Tunnel () is a railway tunnel on the Hanover–Würzburg high-speed railway in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is located between Diekholzen and Sibbesse in the district of Hildesheim and has a length of 1,157 m (3,796 ft).[1]
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| Eichenberg Tunnel | |
|---|---|
 North portal of the Eichenberg Tunnel | |
| Overview | |
| Line | Hanover–Würzburg high-speed railway |
| Location | Near Diekholzen and Sibbesse, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Status | Active |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 1991 |
| Owner | DB InfraGO |
| Operator | DB InfraGO |
| Traffic | Passenger and freight trains |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 1,157 m (3,796 ft) |
| No. of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrified | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC overhead line |
Location and description
The tunnel forms part of the Hanover–Würzburg high-speed railway at approximately line kilometre 34.9.[1] It lies within the administrative area of the municipalities of Diekholzen and Sibbesse.[1]
The Hanover–Würzburg high-speed railway is 327 kilometres long and was opened on 2 June 1991.[2] The line includes 63 tunnels and carries both long-distance passenger and freight traffic.[2]
History
The Eichenberg Tunnel was completed and brought into service in 1991 together with the opening of the Hanover–Würzburg high-speed railway.[1][2]
The line is one of Germany’s earliest purpose-built high-speed railways. According to Deutsche Bahn, it underwent a comprehensive modernisation programme completed in June 2024, with a total investment of around €850 million, including upgrades to track and infrastructure across all tunnels on the route.[3]
Operation
The Hanover–Würzburg high-speed railway is designed for passenger services at speeds of up to 280 km/h.[2] The infrastructure is owned and operated by DB InfraGO, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG.[4]
External links
Media related to Eichenbergtunnel at Wikimedia Commons
