LAYOUT OF THE NEW MANNHEIM-STUTTGART LINE

DIE PLANUNG DER NEUBAUSTRECKE MANNHEIM-STUTTGART

For this new line (108 km), which links population centres of 520 and 610 persons/km square, the calculated benefit-cost coefficient is 10.3. In order to reach the 300 km/h over the longest possible sections, 81% of the line has a minimum radius curve of 7 km and a maximum gradient of 1.25%. This explains why 25% of the line is in tunnels and 8% over viaducts. There are 4 junctions and 3 branches which make connection with the present rail network. It is planned to provide for a clearance gauge of 5.8 m in height and 5.3 m in width. The passing sidings will be positioned at approximately 7 km distance intervals. The line will have its own 110 kV power supply. This new line will give a 41 min. reduction in journey time for intercity trains, and of 50 min. for fast goods trains.

• Corporate Authors:

  Hestra Verlag

  Holzhofallee 33, Postfach 4244
  6100 Darmstadt 1,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • WEGEL, H
  • Jakob, P
• Publication Date: 1975-1

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 11-15
• Serial:
  • Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau
  • Publisher: Hestra Verlag

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; High speed track; Lines of track; Railroad electrification; Relocation (Facilities); Tunnels
• Identifier Terms: Deutsche Bahn; Deutsche Bundesbahn
• Old TRIS Terms: Line relocation
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126997
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Railway Documentation, Selection of
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 18 1975 12:00AM