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Rail
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Rail Cuts Loom Without Track Pricing Reform
Germany’s national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB), is warning of potential service cuts unless a reform of track…
Construction Delays Threaten Key Rail Link
A decades-long plan for a new railway line between Mannheim and Frankfurt is facing significant jeopardy, despite the…
German Rail Faces Persistent Delays
Concerns are mounting over the German rail network’s ability to meet punctuality targets, with Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister for Economy,…
States Demand Rail Compensation
German states are pushing for compensation for railway passengers when promised amenities, such as Wi-Fi or onboard catering,…
Rail Expansion Faces Billions Funding Gap
A shortfall in funding is jeopardizing planned expansions of Germany’s rail network during the current legislative period, despite…
German Rail Extends Renovation to 2036
Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company, has announced an extension to the timeline for the comprehensive renovation of…
Heat Disrupts German Rail Punctuality
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is facing significant disruptions to its long-distance train services amid a surge in…
Rail Repairs Face More Delays
Railway Network Overhaul Faces Further Delays, Minister Predicts Germany’s ambitious plan to overhaul its railway network is likely…
Bayern Rail Chaos Ticket Despair Looms
A significant reduction in traditional ticket vending infrastructure has been observed across Bavaria since 2020, according to data…
Crimes Against Police and Rail Employees Soar
As reported by a German news network, the number of crimes committed against federal police and railway employees…
3.2 Billion Euros Invested Annually in High-Speed Rail Network
Austria’s Federal Railways (ÖBB) Plan to Invest 3.2 Billion Euros Annually in Railway Expansion Austria’s Ministry of Transport,…
Bahn Workers in for a 6.5% Pay Bump: German Rail Deal Reached
The Deutsche Bahn and the Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG) have reached a tariff agreement, with both parties agreeing…
CDU’s Radical Rail Reckoning?
It’s happening again. The CDU is presenting old wine in new skins in its election program. The railway…
Bahn-Katastrophe: Ex-Top-Manager Warns of Germany’s Rail Disaster
A former CEO of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and former Chancellor of Austria, Christian Kern, has sharply…