{"id":85657,"date":"2024-07-12T20:39:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railfreight.com\/?p=54374"},"modified":"2024-07-12T20:39:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:39:31","slug":"riedbahn-renovation-die-guterbahnen-putting-the-pressure-on-db-infrago-with-live-tracker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=85657","title":{"rendered":"Riedbahn renovation: Die G\u00fcterbahnen putting the pressure on DB InfraGO with live tracker"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Monday, 15 July, DB InfraGO is starting renovation works on the Riedbahn line between Frankfurt and Mannheim. The near half-year closure is a thorn in the side of rail freight operators, who will need to find scarce diversion routes. Rail freight association Die G\u00fcterbahnen is now keeping a close eye on the construction works through an online monitoring platform.<\/strong>
\n<\/span>The platform, called Riedbahn Live Ticker<\/a>, is supposed to keep track of construction progress, operational processes and problems, but also positive developments. Die G\u00fcterbahnen will update the platform with information provided by market players. Die G\u00fcterbahnen also says that it plans to use the monitoring platform for future renovations as well. The Riedbahn closure is only the first of approximately 40 planned renovations in the coming years in Germany.<\/p>\n

Through monitoring construction progress, the rail association seems to be taking on the role of a watchdog. Even if the Riedbahn monitor\u2019s homepage says \u201ctrust is good, control is better\u201d, it seems that there is no trust in DB InfraGO to prevent harm to the rail freight sector. Die G\u00fcterbahnen is living up to the catchphrase by mobilising rail freight operators to collectively keep an eye on DB InfraGO\u2019s work.<\/p>\n

The Riedbahn Live Ticker will make information on cancelled trains, timetable changes and other operational issues accessible in real time.<\/p>\n

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The Riedbahn in red. Image: \u00a9 Deutsche Bahn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Open communication on Riedbahn progress<\/h2>\n

“First and foremost, we hope that the closure goes smoothly. But if things go wrong, we want to make sure that the causes are not ignored, but are communicated openly with us and the companies affected,” says Neele Wesseln, managing director of Die G\u00fcterbahnen.<\/p>\n

“The concept is fragile. Unforeseen incidents could have an impact on supply chains across Germany. The challenges are huge for the companies, who have to cope with additional costs and keep their customers happy. Additional irregularities are pure poison.”<\/p>\n

“We want to focus on rail freight transport, which is too often neglected, and provide our members and the public with communication support. Of course, we also hope to build an appropriate database for the next 40 closures from which all parties can learn,” the association says.<\/p>\n