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Keith Fender

November 1, 2021 | Freight

Autostrada del Brennero buys 75% stake in Italian rail freight operator InRail

The deal establishes the Italian highway concessionaire as Italy’s second largest rail freight operator.

October 27, 2021 | Financial

Sweg to take over Abellio contracts in Baden-Württemberg

Under the plan, the state-owned company will commence a two-year temporary contract in December.

October 22, 2021 | Financial

DB Regio wins interim contract for Wendlingen - Ulm HSL regional operation

DB Regio to operate initial regional services on new 250km/h German line.

October 20, 2021 | Financial

Baden-Württemberg unveils ambitious plans to expand rail services

German state plans to become “climate neutral” five years ahead of the rest of Germany.

October 18, 2021 | Fleet

First Argentinean-built locomotive delivered

The first of two locally-built passenger locomotives has been delivered to Argentinian Trains.

October 13, 2021 | Financial

Abellio to sell German subsidiaries and reduce routes

Operator hopes to complete the process of stabilising its German business by the end of 2022.

October 6, 2021 | Financial

Keolis to sell Eurobahn and exit German rail market

Operator struggled to make money due to rising staff costs, compensation payments, and the growing costs associated with DB Network's infrastructure failures.

October 5, 2021 | Financial

Germany records 18% drop in half-year passenger numbers

Passenger numbers are recovering as restrictions are eased.

August 26, 2021 | Financial

Stadler recovering from Covid-related problems

Swiss company tackling record order backlog.

July 26, 2021 | Analysis

Is the German concession model in danger?

The German government is covering the cost of 3100 staff working on Abellio’s regional services in Germany after Netherlands Railways’ (NS) subsidiary entered a court-mandated restructuring. The situation could have wider ramifications for the future of the German regional market, as Keith Fender explains.

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