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The project involves the construction of a direct link (bypass) between the Val Pusteria (Fortezza – San Candido) and the Brenner railway lines.

Plans also include the construction of two new stops at Varna and Naz-Sciaves, as well as a new and more efficient track layout at Bressanone station. The project has the advantage of eliminating the need for trains coming from Val Pusteria to turn around at the Fortezza station, and of providing a direct link between Val Pusteria, Bressanone and Bolzano. Consequently, it will be possible to increase rail transport capacity and achieve a significant reduction in journey times as well as a wide range of options for interconnections between different transport modes. The project has received complete public funding, including NRRP funds.

Aldo Isi was appointed Government Commissioner for the completion of the works.

Advantages

The project will reduce journey times from Val Pusteria to and from Bressanone and Bolzano by just under 15 minutes;
Improved network accessibility.

110 km/h maximum speed

6 total kilometres

200 mln € in investments

Work progress status

Design
2020
Permits
2022
Tenders
2022
Start of work
2023
End of work
Since 2026

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PRG Bressanone

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Stages of progression: WORKS

Design end date: 2020
End date of the authorisation process: 2022
Date of tender publication: 2022
Start date of executive design and implementation: 2023
Activation Date: december 2025

PRG Bressanone - PRG Bressanone

Stages of progression: WORKS

Design end date: 2020
End date of the authorisation process: 2022
Date of tender publication: 2022
Start date of executive design and implementation: 2023
Activation Date: since 2026 by steps

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