New wave of construction works Germany destabilises rail freight
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A new wave of construction works on the German railway network has started. According to DB Cargo, this results in capacity restrictions of 25-30 per cent. Trains are reported stranded, while others have had to cancel planned departures. It is the start of a longer period of disruptions that will take place this year.
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Hopefully construction works now substantially will add to capacity, added allowed axial load, etc. Current traffic, high speeds and loads has to be allowed for! “Attending maintenance” (repairing) now, regrettably, is the “normal” and reduces utilisation of infrastructure and of all assets, wagons, etc.