Specifications - Nürnberg-München High-Speed Line, Germany

Key Data
Operator	Deutsche Bahn AG (DB Fernverkehr & DB Regio services)
Line length	89km (Nürnberg-Ingolstadt NBS); 82km (ingolstadt-Obermenzing ABS)
Project cost	€3.6bn
Completed	NBS: May 2006; ABS: December 2006
Maximum speed	300km/h (200km/h on ABS)
New stations	2 (for DB Regio services)
Tunnels	9 (27km)
Bridges	58
Gauge	1,435mm (4ft 8.5in)
Maximum incline	NBS 20%; ABS 12.5%
Power supply	15kV, AC overhead
Signalling	LZB cab signalling
Line Owner	DB Netz AG
Special Characteristics
	High-speed line to be joined by new NBS section by 2016
	Inter-city journey times massively reduced
	Existing rolling stock to be employed
	Environmental and cost control major factors
	New route shortening Nürnberg-Ingolstadt rail distance
	First scheduled 200km/h DB Regio Services
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