Track and Switch Renewal: Dornburg-Jena Section (km 20.228 - 25.110)
Published 9 December 2025
Location
Jena, Thuringia, Germany
Suggested bid value
~EUR 3,000,000
Source
oev
Description
The advertised tender concerns a railway infrastructure renewal project on the Dornburg-Jena section in Thuringia, Germany. The work will likely involve significant earthworks for track bed renewal, replacement of existing tracks and switches (points), and upgrades to level crossings, potentially including new signaling and safety equipment. The inclusion of "shunting path restoration and maintenance work" suggests the project could involve modifying or rebuilding sidings and associated trackwork, adding to the complexity.
The project spans approximately 4.88 kilometers of track. The complexity will depend on the existing conditions of the track bed, the type of switches being replaced (e.g., high-speed vs. standard), and the scope of the level crossing upgrades. Based on the information available, it is difficult to assess the level of difficulty. The reference to shunting paths also suggests that it is not just plain line.
Without further information (like specific CPV codes or detailed specifications), it's impossible to determine whether specialist railway construction expertise is required; however, projects of this nature generally call for a degree of specialized competence. The absence of a stated deadline may indicate a rolling tender or a multi-stage procurement process.
Original description
This project involves the renewal of railway tracks and switches along the Dornburg-Jena section, including track bed renewal and level crossing upgrades. Shunting path restoration and maintenance work are also required.