@ekologuzenglish · Post #11899 · 13.03.2026 г., 10:02
#Germany 🦇 A €200 million railway section in Germany is stalled because of bats In Baden-Württemberg, residents of the Calw district are waiting for train traffic to resume on a railway section and tunnel whose repair took decades and cost over €200 million. But there is one insurmountable obstacle — more than 1,000 bats living in the tunnel between Calw and Weil der Stadt stations. These animals are under strict protection, so they cannot be removed. An unusual solution was found — to build a protective concrete wall inside the tunnel. On one side, trains will run; on the other, the bats can sleep undisturbed. This will require 300 concrete blocks and about €80 million. Additionally, ultrasonic sensors will be installed to help the bats navigate their new shelter. However, it is still unknown how quickly they will adapt to the new structure, and this will determine when the tunnel can reopen. ⚠️ This is not an isolated case: in Kiel, 900 bats prevented the demolition of an old swimming pool because the animals refused to move to new shelters. 🦇 Sometimes even very small creatures can have a big impact on massive infrastructure projects! ☘️Read the latest environmental news on the @ekologuz page. Follow us and send your suggestions and wishes via @eklguz_bot Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Sayt | Youtube.
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