DB InfraGO AG, a 100% subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG) is continuing its modernization measures in rail transport with a series of significant investments. As part of this, EDL collaborates with DB InfraGO AG and Geschw. Balter Bauunternehmung GmbH to further develop the rail infrastructure in Germany.
Reconstruction of 77 bridges
Under the project name „ESTW Duisburg", DB InfraGO AG is investing a double-digit million amount in the modernization of electronic signal towers and in extensive reconstruction measures on 77 bridge structures in the Ruhr district.
EDL undertakes detail planning as part of the object and structural engineering for the respective bridge structures and cable routing systems to improve safety and performance of the infrastructure. The work is expected to be completed until 2024/2025. The project thus significantly contributes to the modernization and enhancement of the performance of the rail infrastructure in the Ruhr district.
Expansion at Cologne Central Station
At the same time, as part of the „ESTW Cologne" the Cologne railway hub is being expanded and a new electronic signal tower is being built in the Cologne Central Station area. EDL is strongly involved in the planning of this key project. Its responsibilities include the object and structural engineering in phases 1 to 5 of HOAI (Official Scale of Fees for Services by Architects and Engineers). EDL is not only in charge of planning the individual rail transport facilities, but also of constructional consulting.
The investment of the entire electronic signal tower project around Cologne amounts to a three-digit million sum, which underlines Deutsche Bahn AG’s commitment to modernizing the rail infrastructure. The work is anticipated to be completed until 2025/2026. This project marks the start of a new, forward-looking era for the Cologne railway hub and the region.
Deutsche Bahn AG is strongly committed to modernizing the rail infrastructure to meet the increasing demands for capacity and efficiency. “We at EDL are proud to be able to support Deutsche Bahn AG on this path and to make a contribution to the design of a future-proof rail infrastructure “, says Dominik Drazewski, Head of Civil and Structural Steel Department at EDL.
