Germany's Federal Network Agency confirmed a ruling requiring Deutsche Bahn to make room for competition on heavily used long-distance lines. The move opens the way for the Italian rail company Italo, which wants to enter German long-distance transport. Tagesspiegel ↗
The decision comes despite criticism from several federal states. The regulator justifies it as an effort to strengthen competition in rail transport, where Deutsche Bahn has long held a dominant position. In practice, this would mean that additional carriers should appear on the most heavily used routes, and passengers could gain a wider choice of connections. Die Zeit ↗
New information adds that Italo has ordered high-speed trains from Siemens. This is the same type of train also used by Deutsche Bahn. The Italian carrier is thus preparing the technical groundwork for entering the German market, where greater pressure on the quality of long-distance connections is expected. Sueddeutsche Zeitung ↗
Regional representatives have also spoken out against Italo's planned entry. Brandenburg's transport minister Crumbach warned that a new competitor in long-distance transport could have negative consequences for rail transport in Brandenburg. The concerns relate in particular to how the division of capacity on overloaded lines will affect regional connections. Tagesspiegel ↗
The case illustrates the broader dispute over how Germany should combine greater competition in long-distance transport with the needs of regional rail. Further developments will depend on the specific allocation of capacity on the lines and on which connections Italo ultimately offers in Germany. n-tv ↗
After regulator's decision, Italo has a path onto German rail lines
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| 15:00 21.07.
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| 16:57 17.07.
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