 Works to implement long-established plans for a new southern route, enabling direct connections to Biberach an der Riß, started in 2009 and were completed in 2011.The opening of the southern route took place on 11 June 2011, extending the route from Langenau to Biberach.In order to facilitate railway traffic a second railway platform was built at Laupheim city station during the same period of time.