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Germany's Railways: 30 Years After Re-Unification
Germany's Railways: 30 Years After Re-Unification
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1990 reunification of Germany's rail system, with new lines and stations built and new trains introduced. None of the former East German narrow-gauge lines that were still steam-operated in 1990 have shut, and most still offer daily services. This book traces the development of the unified German rail network and new national operator Deutsche Bahn (DB AG). It also looks at the wider rail industry in Germany and the introduction of market reforms.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd
Germany, which was split into two different countries after World War II, was reunited on October 3, 1990. The complex task of unifying two networks with very different rolling stock and systems had just begun for the country's rail system. New lines and stations were built to physically unite the network, and new trains were introduced to transform services. Many rural regional lines closed as car ownership in the former East Germany increased dramatically. However, amazingly, none of the former East German narrow-gauge lines that were still steam-operated in 1990 have shut; most still offer daily services, while other long-closed narrow-gauge lines have been rebuilt and reopened by enthusiast groups.
This book, written by the Europe Editor of Modern Railways magazine and illustrated with over 130 pictures, most of which have never been published before, traces the development of the unified German rail network and the new national operator Deutsche Bahn (DB AG). It also looks at the wider rail industry in Germany and the introduction of market reforms leading to one of the most dynamic rail markets anywhere, with over 300 rail freight operators, open access intercity competition, and more than 100 regional passenger concession contracts replacing the original two state railway companies. Looking to the future, the book examines plans for new high-speed lines and a national regular-interval timetable from 2030.
Weight: 288g
Dimension: 170 x 243 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913870065
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