Work is also underway on the reconstruction of the Eifel line, which was partially destroyed by the flood in 2021. In two articles, we want to look at what work was started and completed from summer to autumn. In the first part, we limit ourselves to the section from Trier to Gerolstein, in the second part to the section from Gerolstein to Kall. And so we have collected interesting sequences over the past weeks and months to summarize them in the two films. Let's start with the first part. It makes sense to summarize the images thematically and also take a look at the press coverage on the topic. We will refrain from giving individual dates, but point out that the images were taken between June and September 2024. Extensive work is being carried out on the superstructure of the tracks on the Eifel line. The ballast stones must be sharp-edged and wedge into each other so that the tracks remain in their position. As soon as the ballast no longer interlocks, it must be replaced to ensure the stability of the track bed. This was the case in the affected sections after the flood. In addition, the ballast bed must be regularly cleared of leaves, weeds and pollen so that rainwater can drain away and the track bed is not washed away. The maintenance work is carried out precisely and automatically by modern conversion trains. There are numerous level crossings along the Eifel route that need to be renewed and adapted to the digital control center technology. The intersections with classified roads are at the top of the priority list. During the transition phase, some of them were secured with mobile barrier systems. During the current closure, the traffic lights at most of the level crossings are covered with black film and the barrier arms have been dismantled. What will happen to the many level crossings that cross agricultural paths is still unclear in many places. There are ten tunnels along the route between St. Thomas and Kordel. They have a total length of 3,777 meters. All tunnel tubes must be prepared to accommodate the overhead line. This means that the vaults must be renovated and the tracks lowered. This mammoth task began at the beginning of the closure in September 2024. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to document this work. To ensure that the Eifel route meets the requirements of modern and climate-friendly local rail transport after reconstruction, the route will be equipped with modernized control and safety technology in the form of electronic signal boxes. Repairing the destroyed relay technology did not make sense. The first signs are already visible: foundations are being built for new signal bridges, and some of the 195 new signals have already been installed. The signal box center is being built in Gerolstein. Seven so-called ESTW-A modules will be built along the route and 13 level crossings will be connected to the new signal boxes. We do not yet know a date for commissioning. The Eifel route runs through the narrow valleys of the Urft and Kyll, especially in the southern part. Numerous river crossings are required. The bridge structures mostly date from the 1950s and 60s. According to our information, a total of 16 bridge structures are to be renewed. A new building was completed between St. Thomas and Kyllburg in the summer of 2023. The work on the bridges is expected to cost more than 70 million euros and be built by the end of 2026. It is called rail replacement transport and replacements are usually not as good as the original. So it is not surprising that rail replacement transport is not particularly popular. Complaints about long travel times, the cancellation of entire connections and unpunctuality are almost the order of the day. In September, Südwestfunk reported on students who complained about canceled and delayed bus trips to and from school. Well, the reasons for this are varied: no bus drivers and lots of construction sites, including on the roads. Patience seems to be the best advice on all sides. In the train stations along the Eifel route, old platforms are being replaced by new ones. In several places such as Daufenbach, Speicher, Philippsheim and Densborn, this work has largely been completed. Construction is currently underway in Auw an der Kyll and in St. Thomas. I hope that the overview I have shown has given an up-to-date status of the work on the Eifel route in the section between Trier and Gerolstein. The second part of the documentation for the area from Gerolstein to Kall is in preparation and will be published shortly. We are also planning a separate video about the tunnel renovation. Until then, thank you for your interest and the many subscriptions. Thank you very much.