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HOCHTIEF Wins Major Contract for Germany's Rail Infrastructure Overhaul

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HOCHTIEF, a leading international construction group, has been awarded a significant new contract by Deutsche Bahn for the general overhaul of Germany's rail infrastructure. The project, worth more than EUR 170 million, involves refurbishing a 42-km-long section of the Rhine River's right bank, including ten level crossings, twelve train stations, and two pedestrian underpasses. The general refurbishment is scheduled to take place from July to December 2026, with preparatory work already underway since summer 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • HOCHTIEF will refurbish a 42-km-long section of the Rhine River's right bank, from Wiesbaden to Lorchhausen, as part of the general overhaul of Germany's rail infrastructure.
  • The project includes the construction of ten level crossings, twelve train stations, and two pedestrian underpasses, with a total value of more than EUR 170 million.
  • HOCHTIEF has also been awarded a separate contract for the construction of the second main line of the S-Bahn rail network in Munich, worth a high three-digit million-euro range.
  • The project will contribute to improving Germany's transportation infrastructure, as stated by ACS Group and HOCHTIEF CEO Juan Santamaria.
  • The EUR 500 billion infrastructure investment package approved by the Bundestag parliament offers significant opportunities for the modernization of Germany's rail infrastructure.
  • HOCHTIEF has been building the Marienhof underground S-Bahn station in Munich since 2018, as part of the joint venture.

Statistics:

  • The project involves refurbishing a 42-km-long section of the Rhine River's right bank.
  • The total value of the project exceeds EUR 170 million.
  • The construction of ten level crossings and twelve train stations is included in the project.
  • Two pedestrian underpasses will be constructed as part of the project.
  • The general refurbishment of the railroad line is scheduled to take place from July to December 2026.
  • Preparatory work for the project began in summer 2025.

Sources:

  • ACS Group press release
  • Deutsche Bahn

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