Overview

• The Brenner Base Tunnel, a 56-kilometer rail link under the Alps, is confirmed to open in 2032, significantly reducing travel times between Munich and Verona.
• Planning for the northern feeder line between Munich and Kiefersfelden is currently paused, delaying full integration of the corridor on the German side.
• Construction of the Riggertalschleife in South Tyrol, a 3.8-kilometer bypass aimed at improving regional connectivity, is progressing during a year-long rail closure that began in December 2024.
• Operators are finalizing plans for up to 20 daily trains and an hourly Munich–Italy service model by late 2026, prior to the tunnel’s completion.
• Complementary projects in South Tyrol, such as the Südtirol-Takt initiative, aim to establish half-hourly regional services and integrate seamlessly with the Brenner Base Tunnel.