SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 28, 2011
Bulldozers can finally dig in after opponents of the Stuttgart 21 rail project suffered a decisive defeat in a referendum on Sunday. Now, as head of the state government in Baden-Württemberg, the Green Party must complete a project to which it has long been opposed, write German editorialists. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 27, 2011
The new rail route being built between Berlin and Munich is nothing if not ambitious -- as well as being the most expensive transportation project to take shape since reunification. But the line is yet another example of how France beats Germany in the high-speed rail game and critics say its costs may not justify the advantages it will bring. By Christian Wüst more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 26, 2011
A year ago, Germany's national railway fined a train attendant 100 euros after he advised a passenger who urgently needed to pee to do so in a trash bin in first class. The man appealed the fine and, on Wednesday, a court ruled in the his favor, saying he had made the best of a bad situation. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 27, 2011
Hundreds kill themselves along German railways each year, and train drivers will likely see an average of three suicides over the course of their careers. A case currently being considered by a court in the country could determine whether train drivers receive compensation for the trauma induced. By Julia Jüttner more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 15, 2011
Rising commodity prices have prompted thieves to target copper cables and other metal parts used by railways, forcing interruptions in train service in Germany and other European countries. Now, new invisible markers may help German rail get the upper hand. By Alison Kilian more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 04, 2011
German national rail provider Deutsche Bahn has been systematically doctoring projected costs for the controversial Stuttgart 21 project for years, according to internal documents obtained by SPIEGEL. The real costs would have put a stop to the undertaking two years ago if they'd become public. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 30, 2011
As metal prices continue to climb, theft along Germany's railways has reached record levels. The missing parts are not only dangerous, the delays and cancellations they cause are damaging Deutsche Bahn's reputation. By Jörg Schmitt more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 29, 2011
After the euphoria of their stunning election victory comes the reality of government: The Greens and the SPD face billion-euro problems in Baden-Württemberg. Withdrawing from the controversial Stuttgart 21 project would be vastly expensive, and the newly-nationalized energy giant EnBW could also turn out to be a bottomless money pit. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 16, 2011
Once again, German train drivers are making life miserable for rail managers and customers. Claus Weselsky, the head of the German train drivers' union, GDL, isn't just trying to force national railway Deutsche Bahn to its knees, but also hopes to strengthen his small union in the process. Customers could be facing massive service disruptions in the months ahead. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 10, 2011
Travel chaos descended on Germany Thursday as some 800 train drivers went on strike. Hundreds of services were cancelled, and commuters across the country suffered massive delays. The union behind the industrial action is demanding that its members who work for smaller private rail firms should earn as much as those employed by Deutsche Bahn. more...
