Germany’s Covid-19 lockdown resulted in passenger rail use falling to around 10% of normal levels in much of March and April, causing economic devastation to the sector. As operators embark on their respective recoveries, Kevin Smith analyses the impact of the crisis and its implications for the future of the market.
Pandemic pushes German operators to the brink
Germany’s Covid-19 lockdown resulted in passenger rail use falling to around 10% of normal levels in much of March and April, causing economic devastation to the sector. As operators embark on their respective recoveries, Kevin Smith analyses the impact of the crisis and its implications for the future of the market.
A sign of the times. Face coverings are mandatory on German public transport, where loadings remain around 60% of pre-lockdown levels.
Photo Credit: Photo: DB AG/Oliver Lange
Categories: Commuter Rail, Europe, Passenger