About the project
As part of the “Rail Access Implementation 2023 (BZU23)” program, Littau station was upgraded to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (BehiG). Access was redesigned to be barrier-free, the infrastructure modernised, and safety systems brought up to the latest standards.
Special Features
The construction works were carried out largely under ongoing rail operations. Night-time and weekend closures were nevertheless scheduled to ensure efficient and safe execution. Additional challenges included working in groundwater protection zones and contaminated sites, confined conditions in the track area, and high requirements regarding environmental, noise and water protection.
Key Personnel
- Technical Manager (Joint Venture): Ramazan Sönmez
- Site Manager Track Works: Judith Eckstein, Mustafa Tasdögen
- Foremen: Gottfried Jost, Rasim Zeherovic, Bajram Mazreku, Suyapcan Celik
Technical Data
Rail line 460 Gümligen Süd – Fluhmühle (km 87.4 – 90.3)
- Platform height increased to 55 cm above top of rail over a length of 220 m
- Construction of an additional side platform and adaptation of access via ramps
- Track renewal (replacement of wooden sleepers with concrete sleepers, rail replacement with UIC 60E2, turnout replacement)
- Construction of a new railway systems building (BTG) with two service parking spaces
- Adaptation of signalling, overhead line, cable and telecommunication systems
- Construction of new bicycle shelters
