RTW Planungsgesellschaft mbH

What RTW Planungsgesellschaft mbH does

RTW Planungsgesellschaft mbH is a Frankfurt-based planning entity responsible for delivering the Regionaltangente West (RTW), a publicly financed light rail/Stadtbahn infrastructure project in the Frankfurt Rhein-Main metropolitan region. Incorporated as a German private limited liability company (GmbH, HRB 84848) at De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 10 in Frankfurt am Main, the company is publicly owned, with Mobilitätsdezernent Wolfgang Siefert of the City of Frankfurt chairing the Supervisory Board and Horst Amann serving as Managing Director (Geschäftsführer). The project's purpose is to create a new tangential rail connection linking Hochtaunuskreis (Bad Homburg, Oberursel, Steinbach), Main-Taunus-Kreis (Bad Soden, Eschborn, Sulzbach), Frankfurt Höchst, Frankfurt Airport, and Kreis Offenbach (Neu-Isenburg, Dreieich) without requiring passage through Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, relieving congestion on central interchange points and improving access to Deutsche Bank Park.

The technical core of the project is a multi-phase rail corridor regulated under EBO (Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsordnung) and BOStrab (Straßenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsordnung), with construction divided into five phases: PfA Nord (with Stufe 2), PfA Mitte, PfA Süd 1, and PfA Süd 2. Engineering components include elevated track sections, bridge structures (notably at Deutsche Bank Park and the Neu-Isenburg crossing structure), new station platforms, and integration with existing Deutsche Bahn and S-Bahn infrastructure. Once operational, the line will be operated through the RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund) regional transit network, making it accessible to all standard public transit ticket holders in the region.

RTW Planungsgesellschaft's economic model is publicly financed infrastructure development rather than commercial revenue generation. The company coordinates construction with Deutsche Bahn and other public authorities, manages stakeholder communications through its website, construction blog (Baustellenblog), newsletter ('Einfach Außenrum'), email notification service (RTW-Infoservice), and social media channels, and pursues community engagement initiatives such as the mural art installation at Deutsche Bank Park in partnership with Eintracht Frankfurt fan representatives. No revenue figures, headcount, or commercial pricing have been disclosed.

Name

RTW Planungsgesellschaft mbH

Legal name

RTW Planungsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://regionaltangente-west.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RTW Planungsgesellschaft mbH is a Frankfurt-based, publicly owned planning entity delivering the Regionaltangente West, a multi-phase light rail project connecting western and southwestern districts of the Frankfurt Rhein-Main metropolitan region for commuters, airport travelers, and stadium visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Rail Infrastructure Planning

NAICS

Support Activities for Rail Transportation (488210)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation & Infrastructure Planning (BPAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Light rail infrastructure
• Public transit planning
• Urban rail construction
• Infrastructure project management
• Stadtbahn development

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RTW Planungsgesellschaft mbH is the dedicated planning and delivery entity for the Regionaltangente West (RTW), a new light rail / Stadtbahn line connecting the western and southwestern districts of the Frankfurt Rhein-Main metropolitan region. The project creates direct tangential connections between Hochtaunuskreis, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Frankfurt Höchst, Frankfurt Airport, and Kreis Offenbach, relieving congestion at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and central interchange points. The project is delivered in five construction sections (PfA Nord, PfA Nord Stufe 2, PfA Mitte, PfA Süd 1, PfA Süd 2) and is publicly financed.

Product overview

RTW Planungsgesellschaft mbH is developing the Regionaltangente West (RTW), a light rail/streetcar infrastructure project in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main metropolitan region. The RTW is structured as a single unified rail infrastructure project divided into five construction phases: Abschnitt Nord, Abschnitt Nord Stufe 2, Abschnitt Mitte, Abschnitt Süd 1, and Abschnitt Süd 2. The project also offers two complementary information services: the RTW Info Service for construction site updates and the 'Einfach Außenrum' newsletter for general project milestones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regionaltangente West (RTW) light rail infrastructure project

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eintracht FrankfurtminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2026RTW collaborated with fan representatives of Eintracht Frankfurt to create a mural art installation on a bridge pillar at Deutsche Bank Park, combining infrastructure with local fan culture and commemorating the 1959 German championship. This partnership created positive visibility for the RTW project at a major regional venue.
• RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMV is the regional transport authority that will operate the RTW rail service. The partnership involves planning and coordination for integrating the new tangential connection into the existing regional transit network.
• Deutsche BahncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTW infrastructure is being built in coordination with existing Deutsche Bahn rail infrastructure. The project involves constructing bridges over existing railway tracks and coordinating construction schedules with Deutsche Bahn operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB): Municipal operator of Cologne's Stadtbahn/light rail and bus networks. Comparable as a German Stadtbahn planning and operating entity serving a major metropolitan region, though operating in a different geography.
• Hamburger Hochbahn: Operator of Hamburg's U-Bahn and bus networks, including major light rail-style infrastructure projects in the HafenCity and surrounding metro area. Comparable as a major German metropolitan transit operator with tied public-sector governance.
• Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen (SSB): Operator of Stuttgart's Stadtbahn and bus networks, including integration with major infrastructure projects (Stuttgart 21). Comparable as a German light rail planning/operations entity in a major metro region.
• üstra Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe: Operator of Hanover's Stadtbahn (light rail) and bus network. Comparable as a German municipal Stadtbahn planning/operations entity with mixed EBO/BOStrab regulatory arrangement similar to RTW.
• BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe): Berlin's municipal transit operator running U-Bahn, tram, bus, and ferry networks. Comparable as a large German public-sector metro transit operator with ongoing Stadtbahn-style infrastructure planning, though in a different geo.
• Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG): Municipal transit operator of Munich's U-Bahn, tram, and bus networks. Comparable as a German metropolitan light rail operator with major ongoing infrastructure projects, though in a different geography.

Direct peers

• DB Netz AG: Deutsche Bahn's rail infrastructure subsidiary, responsible for planning, building, and maintaining the German rail network. Directly comparable as a rail infrastructure planning/operations entity that coordinates with RMV and other regional authorities.
• DB Projekt GmbH: Deutsche Bahn's dedicated project delivery subsidiary for major rail infrastructure. Directly comparable as a dedicated project planning entity for German rail infrastructure, with similar coordination responsibilities with public-sector owners.

Broad incumbents

• Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV): The regional transit authority for the Frankfurt Rhein-Main region that will operate the RTW service. Highly comparable as the integrated network coordinator that the RTW project will plug into.
• Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt (VGF): The municipal transit operator of Frankfurt am Main, responsible for Stadtbahn (tram/light rail), bus, and U-Bahn services. As the eventual operator of RTW's Stadtbahn infrastructure, VGF is the most directly comparable transit entity in the same metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rtw-planungsgesellschaft-mbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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