Railways
Expert report criticizes db cargo's restructuring plan
An expert report by consulting firm Oliver Wyman deems DB Cargo's restructuring plan insufficient. The efforts to make the Deutsche Bahn's freight division profitable are seen as overly optimistic and lacking concrete measures. The union is calling for the dismissal of Cargo CEO Sigrid Nikutta.
Ethiopia positions railway upgrades as economic driver
The National Railway Business Summit convened in Addis Ababa on October 21, 2025, to advance Ethiopia's railway modernization efforts. Officials and experts discussed expansion, financing, and technology to boost national development and regional links. The event highlighted ongoing projects and historical railway contributions to trade.
Regions unite on investments in strained railway
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Swedish regions are uniting to influence Trafikverket's multi-billion decision on railways. Previous investment decisions may be reviewed due to budget challenges. Trafikverket plans to spend a record sum on infrastructure in 2025.
Trafikverket's plan: railways fixed in 25 years
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Trafikverket has unveiled a new long-term plan for railway maintenance, aiming for the entire network to be in good condition in 25 years. Only one tenth of the maintenance backlog is expected to be cleared by 2037, sparking concerns in regions like Västernorrland. The plan impacts lines such as Inlandsbanan with reduced funding and potential closures.