Minister of Transport Wissing: “The railway can and must improve”
Created: 08/06/2022, 07:05
By: Alexander Eser-Ruperti
Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) wants "that the railways become a real alternative for the citizens." He sees a considerable need for improvement in the railways.
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Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) sees a considerable need for improvement if the train is to become a real alternative to private transport.
Volker Wissing
(FDP) criticizes the state of
Deutsche Bahn
: According to the transport minister, the railway “can” and “must” “get better”.
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Significant need for improvement
: Minister of Transport Volker Wissing (FDP) sees a lot of room for improvement at Deutsche Bahn.
He told the German Press Agency: "It cannot stay the way it is at the moment.
The railway can and must be improved”.
Wissing explained "I want the train to become a real alternative for the citizens." In this context, there had recently been discussions about the future of public transport after the 9-euro ticket for bus and train.
The calls for an extension of the 9-euro ticket are getting louder and louder.
Transport companies had said that public transport could become even more expensive after the campaign ended than before.
Wissing also said: "The railway must be able to inspire, with attractive trains, efficient timing and, above all, punctuality." instead of winning.” In addition to a better offer, various associations are demanding a long-term affordable price structure for the future.
Concrete plans of the traffic light are not yet known.
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