Boegl's Magnetic Levitation Train Tops Economic Rankings for Nagold-Herrenberg Link
A detailed Phase 2 feasibility study for enhancing public transit between Nagold and Herrenberg in southwest Germany identifies the innovative Bögl Transport System (TSB)—a magnetic levitation train—as the standout economic winner, boasting the highest benefit-cost ratio (BCR) of 1.19. This means the project's benefits exceed its costs by a solid 19%, outpacing traditional options like light rail or S-Bahn extensions. Commissioned by the districts of Böblingen and Calw, these interim findings were spotlighted in a subscriber-only Eurailpress article on December 3, 2025, emphasizing TSB's edge in efficiency and performance without diving into full specifics.
Local outlets Gäubote and Schwarzwälder Bote, both reporting on December 1, 2025, back this up: TSB leads the pack with a proposed route threading through Jettingen, Eisberg, and other key stops to better connect the region to Stuttgart. Discussions in the Calw district committee highlighted how alternatives, especially S-Bahn variants, lagged far behind in cost-effectiveness, fueling optimism for this cutting-edge, emissions-free solution running at up to 150 km/h.
Based on: https://www.eurailpress.de/nachrichten/ ... esung.html (Paywall). Accessed 2025-12-04.
[DE] TSB Tops Economic Rankings for Nagold-Herrenberg Link (Stuttgart).
[DE] TSB Tops Economic Rankings for Nagold-Herrenberg Link (Stuttgart).
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