{"id":13040,"date":"2021-07-28T08:30:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T08:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/?p=13040"},"modified":"2025-05-07T00:19:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T00:19:05","slug":"upgrading-the-hagen-siegen-hanau-line-for-rail-freight-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/en\/updates\/upgrading-the-hagen-siegen-hanau-line-for-rail-freight-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrading the Hagen\u2013Siegen\u2013Hanau line for rail freight transport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-grid  layout-grid layout-grid--outer-margin-large layout-grid--expanded\"><div class=\"grid grid--child-margin-large\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-6-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\"><nav class=\"breadcrumbs\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs__inner\"><a class=\"breadcrumbs__home\" href=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/en\/\" aria-label=\"Link Home\"><svg class=\"breadcrumbs__home-icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#home\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a> <svg class=\"breadcrumbs__delimiter\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg> <a data-is-distributor=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/en\/updates\/\">Updates<\/a> <svg class=\"breadcrumbs__delimiter\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"breadcrumbs__actual-page\">Upgrading the Hagen\u2013Siegen\u2013Hanau line for rail freight transport<\/span><\/div><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-grid  layout-grid layout-grid--outer-margin-small layout-grid--expanded\"><div class=\"grid grid--child-margin-small\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-3-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-text  wp-block-dbec-core-layout-text--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column layout-column--text\"><div class=\"article-header\"><div class=\"article-header__tags\"><a class=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/en\/updates\/?categories=9\">News<\/a><\/div><h1 class=\"article-header__headline\">Upgrading the Hagen\u2013Siegen\u2013Hanau line for rail freight transport<\/h1><div class=\"article-header__date\">July 28, 2021 &#8211; 8:30 am<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-sub-headline\"><p class=\"sub-headline\">In a competitive tendering process, DB Engineering &amp; Consulting was awarded the contract for a section of the Ruhr\u2013Sieg line in west-central Germany that covers approximately 75 kilometers from R\u00f6nkhausen to Haiger.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-figure\"><figure class=\"figure\"><div class=\"figure__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_317538673-1-scaled.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_317538673-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_317538673-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_317538673-1-1024x683.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_317538673-1-520x347.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_317538673-1-768x513.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_317538673-1-1280x854.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_317538673-1-1920x700.jpeg 640w\" alt=\"Rail freight transport - Upgrading the Hagen\u2013Siegen\u2013Hanau line\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) calc(((1200px - 35px * 5) * (3 \/ 6)) + (35px * (3 - 1))), (min-width: 768px) calc((((100vw - 130px) - 35px * 5) * (3 \/ 6)) + (35px * (3 - 1))), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"enlarge-image\"><template data-name=\"lightbox-content\"><div class=\"lightbox-image\"><div class=\"lightbox-image__image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_317538673-1-scaled.jpeg&quot;)\"><\/div><\/div><\/template><\/div><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"ON-Photography - stock.adobe.com\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline-h3\"><strong>Project overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 241-kilometer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bauprojekte.deutschebahn.com\/p\/hagen-siegen-hanau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hagen\u2013Siegen\u2013Hanau<\/a>&nbsp;line is being upgraded to accommodate increasing demand for freight transport, and it has been divided into four planning sections for this purpose. The line is notable for the many tunnels found along its length, and a total of ten tunnels will need to be expanded. This expansion will make it possible for freight trains \u2013 particularly those used in combined transport \u2013 to travel through the tunnels. Plans also call for the number of signal blocks to be increased and for sidings to be built to allow faster trains to pass slower ones. Upgrading the Hagen\u2013Siegen\u2013Hanau line will make it possible to raise capacity over the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline-h3\">Building information modeling used in design work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DB E&amp;C&#8217;s experts have been tasked with using building information modeling (<a href=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/en\/bim-building-information-modeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BIM<\/a>) to carry out expanded preliminary design work for engineering structures, transport facilities and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/en\/productportfolio\/design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electromechanical engineering disciplines<\/a>&nbsp;involved. The work will include performing a basic evaluation, assessing as-built data, preparing a design concept with different design options, and estimating cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the engineering structures on the section between R\u00f6nkhausen and Haiger is the Rahrbach tunnel, which was built in 1857 and is nearly 700 meters long. The line upgrade will involve expanding the tunnel and adjusting the gradient leading up to it. BIM design work will also encompass nine level crossings, a retaining wall, a pedestrian underpass, four noise reduction structures and a track bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/en\/productportfolio\/design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental impact design, surveying<\/a>&nbsp;and a logistics concept are also part of DB E&amp;C&#8217;s contract. The environmental impact design work will include carrying out an analysis of animal habitats in the planning area, preparing an environmental impact statement, drawing up an environmental impact mitigation plan, and compiling an impact statement in line with the EU Habitats Directive. In addition, a wildlife assessment report must be submitted, and the noise levels resulting from the project must be assessed to determine whether noise barriers are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in the project will be to survey the existing assets and structures along the entire section of line. A BIM as-built model will be created on the basis of this survey data and will serve as the foundation for design work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-2-medium is-offset-left-1-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-text  wp-block-dbec-core-layout-text--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column layout-column--text\"><div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-social-sharing\"><div class=\"social-sharing\" data-subject=\"Here is an article for you: [TITLE]\" data-recipient=\"mail recipient en\" data-body=\"Here is an article by DB Engineering &#038; Consulting for you: [TITLE] at [LINK]\"><span class=\"social-sharing__label\">Share<\/span><div class=\"social-sharing__links\"><a class=\"social-sharing__link social-sharing__link--linkedin\" href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link LinkedIn\"><svg class=\"social-sharing__icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-linked-in\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"social-sharing__link social-sharing__link--mail\" href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link Mail\"><svg class=\"social-sharing__icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-mail\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-text  wp-block-dbec-core-layout-text--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column layout-column--text\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline-h4\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-person\"><h3 class=\"contact-person__name\">DB Engineering &#038; Consulting<\/h3><div class=\"contact-person__position\">Team Marketing &#038; Communications<\/div><div class=\"contact-person__address\">DB Engineering &#038; Consulting<br \/>\r\nEUREF-Campus 14<br \/>\r\n10829 Berlin<br \/>\r\nGermany<\/div><a class=\"contact-person__link-communication\" href=\"mailto:marketing@db-eco.com\"><svg class=\"contact-person__icon-mail\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-mail\"><\/use><\/svg><span>E-Mail<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-grid  layout-grid layout-grid--outer-margin-large layout-grid--expanded\"><div class=\"grid grid--child-margin-large\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-6-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-linked-items  wp-block-dbec-core-layout-linked-items--expanded\"><section class=\"layout-linked-items\"><div class=\"layout-linked-items__header\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"column is-6-small is-3-medium\"><h2 class=\"layout-linked-items__headline\">More news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"column is-6-small is-3-medium\"><div class=\"layout-linked-items__wrapper-link layout-linked-items__wrapper-link--top\"><a class=\"layout-linked-items__link\" href=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/en\/updates\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Back to overview page<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"layout-linked-items__inner\"><div class=\"related-posts\"><div class=\"related-posts__post\"><a class=\"base-card\" href=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/en\/updates\/10-years-of-db-ec\/\"><figure class=\"base-card__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Foto-10-Jahre-fuer-Druck-1-1-768x512.jpeg\" class=\"base-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"10 years of DB E&amp;C\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) calc(((1200px - 35px * 5) * (2 \/ 6)) + (35px * (2 - 1))), (min-width: 1024px) calc((((100vw - 130px) - 35px * 5) * (2 \/ 6)) + (35px * (2 - 1))), (min-width: 768px) calc((((100vw - 130px) - 35px * 5) * (3 \/ 6)) + (35px * (3 - 1))), calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Foto-10-Jahre-fuer-Druck-1-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Foto-10-Jahre-fuer-Druck-1-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Foto-10-Jahre-fuer-Druck-1-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Foto-10-Jahre-fuer-Druck-1-1-520x347.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/db-engineering-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Foto-10-Jahre-fuer-Druck-1-1.jpeg 1280w\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"base-card__title\">10 years of DB Engineering &amp; Consulting<\/h3><div class=\"base-card__date\">04-02-2026<\/div><div class=\"base-card__copy\">From the first sketch to commissioning: DB E&#038;C has been combining expertise and passion for mobility for a decade &#8211; not just in Germany, but worldwide. 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