Germany’s rail modernisation is stalling, with just 1% of tracks equipped with ETCS and electrification stuck at 55%, far behind neighbours like Belgium and Italy. A new report from the Federal Network Agency reveals rising costs, fragmented governance, and regulatory delays raising questions: Can Germany meet its 2040 ETCS target, or will its rail network modernisation keep moving forward at a snail’s pace?
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