Zurich Stadelhofen station

Drees & Sommer is keeping the extensive construction project on track as project manager and consultant

Stadelhofen railway station is a busy transport hub in Zurich and one of the busiest stations in Switzerland. 80,000 passengers and 770 trains arrive here every day. But with only 3 usable tracks, Zurich's S-Bahn network quickly becomes cramped. The solution is the innovative STEP AS35 program and is intended to bring a breath of fresh air to Swiss rail transport. With a fourth track and a second Riesbach tunnel to Zurich Tiefenbrunnen, the station's capacity will increase by 50 %, bringing improved frequency, speed, and longevity to Zurich's rail network.

Project management and consulting in the pre-project phase: Drees & Sommer keeps the project on track

Drees & Sommer has been supporting the Swiss Federal Railways with a challenging infrastructure project at Zurich Stadelhofen station since the beginning of the pre-project phase. As project managers and consultants, the team brings structure to the processes, supports the overall project management, and has already created the organizational foundations for a successful start to the project. With precise schedule and cost controlling, clear project structures, coordinated cooperation between all parties involved, and supplementary BIM consulting, Drees & Sommer ensures transparency and reliability. This keeps the project timetable on track and ensures the project remains focused on progressing to the next phase.

Sustainable infrastructure with impact beyond the station

The entire project is based on SBB's sustainability strategy and is therefore committed to developing the economy and society in an ecological and socially sustainable way. Future-proof and resilient railway infrastructure not only contributes to environmental protection, but also improves cities' and municipalities' connections. In addition, higher safety standards and a barrier-free design of the station are central goals of the project. Many processes become more efficient and cost-effective thanks to the synergies in the construction process. Sustainable consumption and production concepts are firmly anchored in the strategy for the planned retail areas in the station.

Zurich Stadelhofen railway station is one of our Top Projects — a category reserved for work we are especially proud of. These projects have not only delivered exceptional value for our clients, but have also shaped us as a company. 

Why Zurich Stadelhofen station is one of our Top Projects:

• Key project for Swiss rail traffic: The expansion of Stadelhofen eliminates a central bottleneck in Zurich's S-Bahn network and increases capacity by 50 %.
• Complexity at the highest level: With tunnel construction, track expansion, and ongoing operation, the project is technically and logistically challenging and a real masterpiece of infrastructure planning.
• Future-oriented and digital: As part of the STEP AS35 program, the project sets new standards for sustainable, digital, and high-performance mobility in Switzerland.

ADDED VALUE 

• Performance of the station increased by 50 %
• All deadlines met
• High quality standards established

SERVICES

• Project management
• Scheduling and cost planning
• Controlling
• Coordination of deliverables
• Document management and data management
• Pending items management
• BIM consulting