Brennero Base Tunnel

Brennero Base Tunnel

The Brenner Base Tunnel is the central infrastructure project of the SCAN-MED corridor and the Munich-Verona Brenner corridor, representing an overcoming of the natural barrier that is the Alps and a future reduction both in the length of the route and the travel time between Innsbruck (Austria) and Fortezza (Italy) for rail transport. Passenger trains will be able to run in the tunnel at speeds in excess of 200 kilometres/hour. Thanks to the elimination of extensive gradients, it will be possible for longer, heavier and more numerous freight trains to pass this section. These trains shall require less energy on the flat route than is currently needed on the existing line.

By eliminating steep gradients and – thanks to the straight extent with almost no bends – the passage of longer and heavier trains will be possible. The new railway infrastructure will offer a viable alternative for freight traffic and open up a new travel dimension for passenger traffic.

Advantages

  • Shifting traffic to rail by upgrading the Munich-Verona railway line
  • Decongestion of traffic to benefit the populations in the areas involved in the project
  • Safety from natural hazards
  • Reduced travel times
250 km/h maximum speed
64 total kilometres
8,8 mld € in investiment

Work progress

Below are the details of the work progress for the Brenner Base Tunnel.
  • Design
    Since 2013
  • Permits
    Since 2013
  • Tenders
    Since 2013
  • Start of work
    Since 2014
  • End of work
    Since 2028

Lot h21 - Gola del Sill

Stages of progression: WORKS

  • Design end date: 2019
  • End date of the authorisation process: 2019
  • Date of tender publication: 2019
  • Start date of executive design and implementation: 2020
  • Work end date: 2024

Lot h41 - Gola del Sill - Pfons

Stages of progression: WORKS

  • Design end date: 2020
  • End date of the authorisation process: 2021
  • Date of tender publication: 2021
  • Start date of executive design and implementation: 2021
  • Work end date: 2028

Lot h33 - Tulfes-Pfons

Stages of progression: DELIVERED

  • Design end date: 2013
  • End date of the authorisation process: 2013
  • Date of tender publication: 2013
  • Start date of executive design and implementation: 2014
  • Work end date: 2021

Lot h52 - Hochstegen

Stages of progression: WORKS

  • Design end date:  2021
  • End date of the authorisation process: 2021
  • Date of tender publication: 2021
  • Start date of executive design and implementation: 2022
  • Work end date: 2023

Lot h53 - Pfons-Brennero

Stages of progression: TENDERS 

  • Design end date: 2022
  • End date of the authorisation process: 2022
  • Date of tender publication: 2022
  • Start date of executive design and implementation: 2023
  • Work end date: 2028

Lot h61 - Mules

Stages of progression: WORKS

  • Design end date: 2015
  • End date of the authorisation process: 2015
  • Date of tender publication: 2015
  • Start date of executive design and implementation: 2016
  • Work end date: 2025

Lot h71 - Sottoattraversamento Isarco

Stages of progression: WORKS

  • Design end date: 2013
  • End date of the authorisation process: 2013
  • Date of tender publication: 2013
  • Start date of executive design and implementation:  2014
  • Work end date: 2023