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STRABAG modernising technically challenging railway section in the north of the Czech Republic

11 August 2021

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Extensive modernisation of the bridge over the river Elbe near Děčín východ station and of the Děčín Tunnel
Contract value of approx. € 41.5 million
Project schedule: 23 months

Vienna/Prague, 11 August 2021---STRABAG Rail a.s., a subsidiary of publicly listed construction group STRABAG SE, has been awarded the contract as consortium leader (89 %) for the modernisation of the 1.3 km long section of the railway between Děčín východ and Prostřední Žleb stations in Děčín in the north of the Czech Republic near the German border. The contract is worth around € 41.5 million. Construction, to be carried out in a consortium with local partner DT Mostárna a.s., is scheduled to start in August.

“As this section of the line includes two important structures – the Elbe bridge and the Děčín Tunnel – the work presents an interesting challenge from a technical point of view,” explains Thomas Birtel, CEO of STRABAG SE.

Built in 1916, the 256 m long bridge over the Elbe River needs to have its original steel supports replaced. The 400 m long Děčín Tunnel is also being renovated. In the process, the stone vault will be replaced by a reinforced concrete vault over a length of 120 m. The contract also includes the construction of the new track and substructure, the overhead lines and a noise barrier, as well as work on the new track safety equipment and the communication system.

Strong presence in the Czech market
STRABAG, one of the leading construction companies in the Czech Republic, is currently working on several railway construction projects in the country. Most recently, the company was awarded the contract for the modernisation of an approximately 9.6 km long section of track from Dětmarovice to Petrovice u Karviné at the border with Poland.

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Marianne Jakl
STRABAG SE
Head of Corporate Communications
Group Spokeswoman

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STRABAG SE is a European-based technology group for construction services, a leader in innovation and financial strength. Our activities span all areas of the construction industry and cover the entire construction value chain. We create added value for our clients by taking an end-to-end view of construction over the entire life cycle – from planning and design to construction, operation and facility management to redevelopment or demolition. In all of our work, we accept responsibility for people and the environment: We are shaping the future of construction and are making significant investments in our portfolio of more than 250 innovation and 400 sustainability projects. Through the hard work and dedication of our approximately 86,000 employees, we generate an annual output volume of around € 19 billion.
Our dense network of subsidiaries in various European countries and on other continents extends our area of operation far beyond the borders of Austria and Germany. Working together with strong partners, we are pursuing a clear goal: to design, build and operate construction projects in a way that protects the climate and conserves resources. More information is available at www.strabag.com.

STRABAG has been present in the Czech Republic since 1991 and generates an annual output volume of around € 825 million with approx. 4,000 employees. More information is available at www.strabag.cz