Extension of the existing dual-track line from km 31.2–39.7 to 4 tracks between the Baiersdorf stop and the Forchheim railway station, as well as reconstruction of the existing line, detour lines during interruptions in line closures.

• Construction of 7 railway bridges and 1 road overpass
• Reconstruction work on 5 road viaducts
• Reconstruction of Forchheim railway station with 3 platforms and pedestrian underpass
• New construction of a stop with pedestrian underpass
• 36,000 m of track work and 35 sets of points
• approx. 750,000 m³ of earthworks
• approx. 1,300 m of retaining walls and 50,000 m² of noise barriers
• approx. 21,000 m of underground cabling
• Technical equipping overhead lines, TK, LST