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Construction start for S-Bahn Tunnel Gateway Gardens, Frankfurt

Quelle/credit: DB Netz AG

Overview of the new S-Bahn route including 2 km of tunnel through Gateway Gardens

Quelle/credit: DB Netz AG

On the approx. 35 hectare site of the former American military housing estate Gateway Gardens in close proximity to Frankfurt Airport, a new city quarter is being developed with office and conference buildings, hotels, gastronomy, specialist shops and local shops. When the new quarter is complete, up to 18 000 people should work there.

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