Güterzugtunnel im Bahnknoten N/FÜ Nürnberg-Bamberg

Relieving freight traffic with a strategic tunnel

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The freight train tunnel at the N/FÜ Nürnberg-Bamberg junction is a key component of German Transport Project No. 8. Featuring the Pegnitz Tunnel, the route aims to bypass the Fürth main station for freight trains, easing congestion at the busy hub. Operated by DB Netz AG, it ensures efficient transit.

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The Pegnitz Tunnel will be 7.5 kilometers long.

Guided Story

You're standing at the freight train tunnel in the N/FÜ Nürnberg-Bamberg junction, a vital component of German Transport Project Number 8. Notice the significance of this infrastructure in easing traffic congestion in the region. At its core lies the approximately 7.5-kilometer Pegnitz Tunnel, designed to divert freight trains away from the busy Fürth main station. Operated by DB Netz AG, this route ensures smooth transit through the area. If you look northwest, you might spot the Egidienstein, a nearby monument worth a visit.