{"id":58938,"date":"2024-06-03T18:07:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T08:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railfreight.com\/?p=53020"},"modified":"2024-06-03T18:07:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T08:07:28","slug":"german-states-call-for-compensation-to-rail-freight-amid-renovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=58938","title":{"rendered":"German states call for compensation to rail freight amid renovations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The upcoming German rail renovations could cause a reverse modal shift. Expected disruptions and additional expenses will likely reduce the competitiveness of rail and make road transportation more attractive. German states have taken note and are appealing for proper compensation for the rail freight sector.<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Germany is planning large-scale renovation works on its rail network, which will lead to major disruptions for rail freight. The German states are demanding that the funding of replacement and diversionary routes are included in the construction costs. German rail freight association Die G\u00fcterbahnen reacts supportively to the states\u2019 appeal, which may be referred to a \u2018mediation committee\u2019.<\/p>\n

Reverse modal shift<\/h2>\n

The German rail freight association points out that an expected reduction in trains and loading capacities are set to increase prices drastically from next year onwards. Moreover, detours and the following costs for personnel, energy and vehicles will likely exacerbate the situation.<\/p>\n

In turn, the already troubled competitiveness of rail freight compared to road transportation will take a turn for the worse, says Die G\u00fcterbahnen. A reverse modal shift may follow as companies switch back to truck transportation. This will hurt Germany\u2019s stated goal of shipping 25 per cent of goods via rail by 2030.<\/p>\n

“If your telecommunications provider required you to book a tariff that was 30 percent more expensive and had less capacity twice a year for five months at your own expense because of line renewals, you would be looking for alternatives at full speed. That’s what happens to freight railways and their customers – only the alternative is not another rail network, but the road\u201d, managing director of Die G\u00fcterbahnen Neele Wesseln says.<\/p>\n

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