Per capita investments in rail infrastructure projects in Germany slightly decreased from 124 euros in 2021 to 114 euros in 2022, as a study made by the Allianz Pro-Schiene showed. However, recent trends highlight that...Read more
Three German rail associations submitted proposals to increase rail transportation of parcels in the country. Some of the key actions include a toll exemption for combined transport, the creation of more sidings, and the realisation...Read more
The electrification of the rail network in Germany is progressing slowly, while a clear target of 75 percent by 2030 is set. “Virtually nothing has happened in Germany since 2019. Just 61 percent of the...Read more
Despite investing more money per capita than ever before in the rail network, Germany is still lagging behind. This is especially true when comparing Germany to other European countries, says Dirk Flege, Allianz pro Schiene...Read more
The German federal budget for railways that was approved by the Federal Cabinet on Friday is “not even enough to absorb the increases in construction costs for the rail infrastructure”, says the non-profit transport alliance...Read more
A new initiative is underway to incentivise shippers and freight forwarders to use more rail. Shift2030, an enterprise promoting the modal shift, launched the Time2Shift action, providing what possible rail customers need more: practical information.Read more
The discussion on European energy policy is again gaining traction. Transport associations are voicing how rail can be a gamechanger, reducing Europe’s dependence on oil suppliers and fossil fuels.Read more
The German transport sector failed to meet its emission targets for 2021, emitting greenhouse gases 1,2 per cent more than 2020. “An alarming trend for climate targets”, says German non-profit rail transport association Allianz pro...Read more
Legislation to end noisy freight trains in Germany has passed the final hurdle in the process, ensuring that the country’s Quiet Rail Strategy will become a reality within the next four years. Rail operators will...Read more
German rail freight operator RheinCargo has acknowledged that a difficult 2016 had resulted in its rail freight volumes falling from the previous year, mirroring the situation experienced by many freight operators in the country last...Read more
A continuing decline in rail freight volumes in Germany is a ‘painful reminder’ to the government of its HGV-friendly policies, says The Pro-Rail Alliance, one of Europe’s leading rail pressure groups. Official statistics show that...Read more
