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  • Government council plans infrastructure boost in Glattal

    Government council plans infrastructure boost in Glattal

    The Glattal is one of the most dynamic development regions in the canton of Zurich, strategically located between Zurich, Winterthur and the international airport. The cantonal government is now proposing a total package totalling CHF 543 million to the cantonal council in order to strengthen the infrastructure in a targeted manner. Plans include the extension of the Glattalbahn railway to the Steinacker area, a main cycle link to Bassersdorf and flood protection measures on the Altbach.

    Mobility and environmental boost for the airport region
    The combination of railway expansion, cycling infrastructure and water protection addresses several key objectives of the cantonal development plan. The extended Glattalbahn railway will provide better connections to the industrial area of Kloten, while the main cycle link will create an environmentally friendly alternative for commuters. At the same time, the planned flood defences will protect the population and critical infrastructure such as the airport from natural hazards.

    Efficient implementation through synergies
    The close proximity of the three sub-projects requires joint planning and therefore offers ideal conditions for efficient implementation. Construction time, costs and disruption can be reduced by bundling the construction phases. Construction is scheduled to start in mid-2027 and will take around five years.

    Cost sharing by the federal government and municipalities
    Although the project volume totals CHF 543 million, the canton is only expected to contribute around CHF 290 million itself. The federal government is contributing up to 40 % to the railway and cycle path, and between 35 and 45 % to flood protection. Value-added contributions from the city of Kloten and private investors are also planned.

    Clear decision despite municipal rejection
    Although two municipal proposals for the development of the Steinacker area were rejected by the people of Kloten in 2024, the Glattalbahn itself was not part of this vote. Following a comprehensive review, the government council nevertheless considers the existing project to be the most appropriate solution, both economically and in terms of transport and spatial planning.

  • Implenia is building a railway line in northern Italy

    Implenia is building a railway line in northern Italy

    Implenia AG and the Italian construction company Webuild have been awarded the contract to plan and build a high-performance railway line between Fortezza and Ponte Gardena in northern Italy. The construction and real estate service provider based in Dietlikon is developing and realizing 49 percent of the project on behalf of Rete Ferroviaria Italiana SpA , the owner of the Italian railway network, according to a media release .

    Webuild's project share is 51 percent. The order has a total volume of 1.07 billion euros.

    The 22.5-kilometer route connects to the Brenner railway tunnel on the Italian side of the Alps. The largely underground expansion should enable faster connections and higher capacities between Munich and Verona in the future. The passenger and freight trains should be able to travel much faster on the new route. So far, they have been relatively slow on the road due to inclines, the press release said.

    In addition to improving mobility and modernizing the infrastructure in northern Italy, the funds made available also serve to create jobs. According to a press release, the project will directly and indirectly create around 15,000 new jobs in the coming years.

    "Implenia is proud to be planning and building such an important part of the future European rail network," Christian Späth, head of the civil engineering department at Implenia, is quoted in the Medienmitteling.