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In addition to the rejection of the project, worth 15 billion euros, its review by the German Parliament was also reportedly delayed.<\/p>\n<p>This would remain a significant bottleneck for the Verona-Munich axis, one of the key links for European logistics. The Kufstein-Osterm\u00fcnchen section is necessary to connect Austria to the main line going into Munich and would provide a seamless connection to the Brenner Base Tunnel, which should be ready by 2032 or, more likely, 2034. 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