Germany channels an additional 1 billion towards rail digitisation

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The efforts should result in up to 35 percent more capacity. 2022, DB AG

The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) will direct an additional 1 billion euros towards the modernisation and digitisation of the German railways. Around 2.7 billion euros is now earmarked for investment.

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Germany channels an additional 1 billion towards rail digitisation

Digital Rail Germany
The efforts should result in up to 35 percent more capacity. 2022, DB AG

The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) will direct an additional 1 billion euros towards the modernisation and digitisation of the German railways. Around 2.7 billion euros is now earmarked for investment.

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