Topic: Die Güterbahnen

Is Germany’s transport policy taking a wrong turn?

The German federal transport minister Volker Wissing sends mixed signals to the industry. On the one hand, he appears to have a new railway renovation concept that will be completed by 2030. On the other...Read more

16-03-2023|1 comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

German rail expansion plan will take decades, not years, says government

The German rail industry is quite upset with the recent comments made by representatives of the Federal Government regarding the Deutschlandtakt and its timetable. The German Federal Commissioner for Rail Transport Michael Theurer was quoted...Read more

07-03-2023|1 comment|author: Marco Raimondi

Marshalling Yard in Germany. Source: mirokola/Pixabay

Germany extends rail priority for energy supplies

The German Federal Council voted in favour of extending, until 31 March 2024, the ordinance that gives priority to freight trains transporting energy supplies (EnKo trains) on the German rail network. This is what a...Read more

13-02-2023|1 comment|author: Marco Raimondi

Germany’s energy prioritisation on rail could be fact in less than a month

The prioritisation for the rail transport of energy supplies in Germany is “very likely” to be officialised on 14 September and will be in place for 6 months, according to Neele Wesseln, Deputy Managing Director...Read more

19-08-2022|1 comment|author: Marco Raimondi