Tag: rail freight transport
The federal government and the railways are expecting disaster from Brussels
Freight wagons from DB Cargo Deutsche Bahn rejects accusations from Brussels that it received subsidies that distorted competition. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Berlin The federal government fears trouble from Brussels. According to…
Economy is looking for a connection to the railways
Berlin Companies increasingly want to reconnect their production sites to the rail network. This emerges from a response from the federal government to a question from the rail policy spokesman…
Industry expects damage in the billions
Dusseldorf A train passenger usually needs less than five hours from the Dutch border in Venlo to Kehl am Rhein, despite having to change trains three times. Rail transport companies…
Freight railways suffer from high electricity costs
Frankfurt Rail freight transport has a growing problem: Electricity prices have risen significantly, but freight railways cannot pass the additional costs on to their customers. “The impact is massive, we…