2024-09-18 13:29:09
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Challenges in Hessian Rail Transport
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The Hessian State Railway (HLB) is facing challenges such as construction sites, signal box failures, and delays in the conversion to hydrogen trains. It is assisting in the Taunus network, operating the Mittelhessen Express in conjunction with the Lahn-Vogelsberg-Rhön networks and the RegioTram Kassel, and due to the issues with the hydrogen trains, it must implement an emergency timetable for the Rhein-Main Transport Association (RMV). The new state government has nominated Uwe Becker (CDU)..
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Shortages of hydrogen trains
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Alstom's hydrogen trains are only functioning to a limited extent; shortages of spare parts and fuel cells are leading to an emergency timetable on the Taunusbahn lines. Additionally, there will be a full closure of the Taunusbahn in October for construction work to electrify the line up to Usingen, so that S-Bahn trains can run in the future.
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German Rail: CSU Ministers Ruined Germany's Transport - Disaster Remains
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Economy
CSU transport ministers have ruined Germany's transport, especially through wrong decisions such as the failed motorway toll. Rail CEO Richard Lutz is now presenting a restructuring concept that was announced five years ago, without the situation improving. Management errors such as problems with personnel planning and the planned digitization of the rail network are making the restructuring more difficult. The railway is recording billions in losses and is suffering from daily delays and train..
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Hessian State Railway Operates at a Loss
Economy
Hessian State Railway is on a growth trajectory, but signal box failures are leading to train cancellations and losses. The launch of the Mittelhessen Express suffered from delayed vehicle delivery. Despite profits in 2023, the State Railway expects further losses in 2024.
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