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Leipzig’s new city tunnel – the backbone of a new network

On 15 December 2013, the Leipzig City Tunnel was opened…

11 April 2014 | By Oliver Mietzsch, General Manager, Greater Leipzig Railway Authority Association (ZVNL)

On 15 December 2013, the Leipzig City Tunnel was opened for commercial service. Despite some delays in completing the new underground infrastructure which ended up costing double the initially planned €450 million capital investment, statements from industry-officials made during an opening ceremony were full of pride about the completion of…