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ABS 38: The expansion for faster trains is making progress - this is what it stands now!
Altötting provides information about the current status of the ABS 38 railway project: expansion, electrification and challenges until 2026.
ABS 38: The expansion for faster trains is making progress - this is what it stands now!
On October 20, 2025, the members of the district council in Altötting worked intensively on the exciting major project ABS 38. This provides for the electrification and double-track expansion of the railway line between Munich, Mühldorf, Freilassing and Burghausen. How Innsalzach24 reports, the project aims to significantly improve rail transport in the region. Sven Kluba, the head of the western section, announced that the decisive decisions were close to being made. Further details should be available in the planning approval process by mid-2026.
There is great public interest and, fortunately, objections to the project are limited. The necessary lowering of the Piracher Berg in Burgkirchen in order to enable better passage for large freight trains will be particularly challenging. However, the earth movements lead to a problem: the excavated soil is contaminated with PFOA, which makes disposal difficult.
Focus on environmentally friendly train transport
In addition, the plans for expansion and electrification in the Tittmoning urban area were presented. Loud German railway The expansion measures are part of the entire route from Munich via Mühldorf to Freilassing and Burghausen. The construction of a second track, the installation of a new overhead line and the construction of a barrier-free stop are planned in Tittmoning.
A key aim of the project is to create more environmentally friendly and reliable train transport. This also means higher maximum route speeds of up to 160 km/h and even 200 km/h, which not only speeds up passenger traffic, but also favors the “Bavarian Chemical Triangle”, in which companies are hoping for faster transport. This project is part of the trans-European railway network and promises to improve international long-distance and freight transport.
Technological challenges and solutions
However, the electrification of the railway line also brings with it challenges, such as: Atlas Copco explained. Adapting rail vehicles to new requirements requires careful planning and modern technologies. This includes the production of new rail vehicles with environmentally friendly drive technologies and the retrofitting of existing vehicles.
The integration of electric motors and energy recovery systems alone places high demands on planning and execution. It is crucial for companies to work efficiently in order to optimize assembly work both in terms of time and quality. With the help of digitalization and automation, these processes should be further improved in order to detect failures and wear at an early stage and to minimize unplanned downtimes.
The coming months will be crucial to monitor progress in expanding ABS 38. By focusing on sustainable rail transport, the region could not only optimize its transport, but also take decisive steps towards climate protection.