Freight train on the Betuwe Route between Germany and the Netherlands. Photo credit: Rob Dammers

Germany: 200 million state aid for interoperability

Freight train on the Betuwe Route between Germany and the Netherlands. Photo credit: Rob Dammers. License link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/robdammers/9222034800

The European Commission has approved a 200 million euros scheme by the German state for the upgrade of rail vehicles in the area of Stuttgart. Financial support will take the form of direct grants to owners or operators of trains, and will last until 2025. With this initiative, the German state aims to promote the use of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and Automatic Train Operation (ATO) equipment on trains.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is the Editorial Coordinator of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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Freight train on the Betuwe Route between Germany and the Netherlands. Photo credit: Rob Dammers

Germany: 200 million state aid for interoperability

Freight train on the Betuwe Route between Germany and the Netherlands. Photo credit: Rob Dammers. License link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/robdammers/9222034800

The European Commission has approved a 200 million euros scheme by the German state for the upgrade of rail vehicles in the area of Stuttgart. Financial support will take the form of direct grants to owners or operators of trains, and will last until 2025. With this initiative, the German state aims to promote the use of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and Automatic Train Operation (ATO) equipment on trains.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is the Editorial Coordinator of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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