Significant track price hike threatens rail freight competitiveness in Germany
Posted: 10 October 2024 | Global Railway Review | No comments yet
According to industry experts and VPI, the planned 16% track price increase for Germany’s rail freight in 2025 risks shifting freight to roads, threatening competitiveness and environmental goals.


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