Is it time for a railway reform in Germany?
AnalysisAfter a report from the German Monopoly commission, now seven rail and passenger organisations call to separate Deutsche Bahn’s infrastructure management and operations. What are the arguments made by the various parties, and not to...Read more
Report: new law allows DB Netz to favour national rail operators
The legislative proposal aimed at facilitating a modal shift to rail in Germany will not be sufficiently effective. DB Netz is still allowed to benefit DB Fernverkehr, DB Regio and DB Cargo above other railway...Read more
German court: DB Netz liable for damage caused by delays
A German federal court ruled last week that DB Netz should not only allocate train paths to carriers, but also arrange this in a timely manner. If the infrastructure manager is found to fall short...Read more
German rail industry: invest in infrastructure, digitalisation and modal shift
At the beginning of the German election year 2021, eight railway associations presented their most important demands for their next federal government. Three billion euros a year for infrastructure, the entire digitalisation of the railways...Read more