We are committed to the sustainable expansion of the European development axis Paris-Budapest/Bratislava. Here you will find all industry background information, news and press releases on current events relating to the ‘Magistrale for Europe’.
The ruling from Luxembourg is making waves: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has declared the German “track access charge brake” for regional rail passenger transport (SPNV) incompatible with EU law. What might sound like
Modernization between Munich and Mühldorf picks up speed Munich/Mühldorf – Anyone who wants to assess the future viability of a European transit route must look at the control and safety technology. The modernization of the
Vienna/Karlsruhe – While deindustrialization is being debated in many parts of Europe, Austria is sending a clear signal with its new industrial strategy to strengthen the sector through an efficient infrastructure. At the heart of
Rastatt – It is one of the most closely watched bottlenecks in European infrastructure: the Rastatt Tunnel. As the centerpiece of the Karlsruhe–Basel expansion and new construction project, this project will determine the performance of
The Federal Ministry of Transport submitted the plans of Deutsche Bahn for the Ulm–Augsburg project to the Bundestag on January 29, 2026, for approval. This marks the beginning of the parliamentary review, a crucial step
Business community calls for binding commitment to rail expansion The Upper Bavarian business community is warning that the expansion of the 38 line from Munich via Mühldorf to Freilassing—one of the largest rail projects in
Since 11 October 2025, trains have been running again between Austria and Slovakia – fully electric for the first time. The commissioning of the modernised Marchegg East Railway marks an important step towards sustainable mobility
The cities along the Upper Rhine and the initiative Main Line for Europe e.V. have reacted with great dismay to the announcement that night train services from Paris to Berlin and Vienna are to be
Main Line for Europe e.V. notes with great concern that the urgently needed new line between Ulm and Augsburg is being called into question for financial reasons. A halt to the project would be a
