Hagen – Unna – Hamm

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The General overhauls from Hagen via Unna to Hamm play a key role in connecting NRW to the rail network and provide a direct link between the Cologne and Ruhr metropolitan regions and northern Germany and Berlin. Due to its strategic location and great importance, the renewal and expansion of the infrastructure along this corridor is of great relevance.

Digitale Schiene Deutschland is responsible for the ETCS and interlocking equipment in the General overhauls. The LST layout standards, which specify and describe the equipment for the General overhauls, will be reviewed in the course of the new ETCS equipment and integrated where possible (LST). The main objective is always to implement the standardised European Train Control System (ETCS) to ensure interoperability. In conjunction with the planned block adjustments, this modern train control system enables more precise monitoring of trains and faster reaction times. This improves the punctuality and reliability of rail transport. In addition, the project includes the modernisation of the Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R), which is required as the mobile radio standard for train control by ETCS. The modernisation and optimisation of this system will ensure reliable and secure communication along the route.

The project begins behind Hagen main station on route 2550, runs via routes 2840 (Schwerte BF – Heide junction) and 2103 (Holzwickede BF – Unna BF) and ends with route 2932 (Hamm HBF) on the line in front of Hamm main station. The area under consideration has a length of approx. 56 km. ETCS is being introduced as an additional train control system. This will enable more robust operation. The previous train control system, intermittent automatic train-running control (PZB), will function as a fallback level until further notice and will then be completely replaced by ETCS.

As part of the project, cables will be laid for the ETCS trackside equipment and the control units, such as signals, will be replaced. The existing signal boxes in the Hagen area will be upgraded to an IUZ and replaced by a modern signal box in the Hamm area. Further infrastructural measures, such as new points, will be realised in other projects as part of the General overhauls.

In a parallel project, the Hamm electronic interlocking (ESTW, 2nd construction stage) is being built in the Hamm network at the same time. The central ESTW (ESTW-Z) Hagen with sub-centre 1 (UZ1) and sub-centre 2 (UZ2) is currently located in the Hagen network. In this area, the relevant line sections will be removed from the ESTW-Z and the construction of a new digital interlocking (DSTW, 1st construction stage) will be initiated. The digital interlocking forms the basis of the ETCS equipment on these line sections.

This is a Deutsche Bahn project. We are building. So that people can build on us again. More information about the Bauende Bahn can be found here (in German only).