German Passau corridor closes for renovation, diversions seem unviable

Construction work at Rastatt. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller / DEUTSCHE BAHN
Construction work at Rastatt. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller / DEUTSCHE BAHN

As Germany is planning for much-needed rail infrastructure renovations, points of contention arise. While renovations are necessary for the outdated network, significant infrastructure downtime could lead to serious consequences for the rail freight industry. Especially the Passau corridor closure is causing sweaty palms.

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German Passau corridor closes for renovation, diversions seem unviable

Construction work at Rastatt. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller / DEUTSCHE BAHN
Construction work at Rastatt. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller / DEUTSCHE BAHN

As Germany is planning for much-needed rail infrastructure renovations, points of contention arise. While renovations are necessary for the outdated network, significant infrastructure downtime could lead to serious consequences for the rail freight industry. Especially the Passau corridor closure is causing sweaty palms.

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