Germany’s heaviest freight trains face 85% track access increase in 2028

DB Cargo has agreed its restructuring plan with employee representatives, confirming that around 6,200 of its 14,000 positions in Germany are to be eliminated by 2030.

The operator has 1,700 grain wagons ready, including 500 newer vehicles entering their first full harvest season.

The transport was initiated by Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence, with the equipment allocated from Lithuanian Armed Forces reserves.