Berlin “Siemensstadt Square”: Massive investments in the future
125 years ago, Siemens & Halske acquired a 21-hectare property on the “Nonnenwiesen” in Spandau, which was still independent at the time. From 1914 the district, which now belongs to Berlin, was called Siemensstadt. This large area is now to be given a second future under the name “Siemensstadt Square”.
Iris Hilb becomes the new Head of Sales at Wascosa AG
She is still responsible for the customer service center, wagon management and IT sales at DB Cargo. But as of October the first this year, Iris Hilb, who is well known in the railway industry, will be responsible for sales on the management board of Wascosa AG.
Alstom: Christoph Klaes new DACH head of customer management, hydrogen liaison with Engie, train projects in Great Britain
Do you live in the D-A-CH region and want to buy an Alstom train? Then you should remember the name Christoph Klaes. Effective immediately, the same will strengthen the Alstom team as Head of Customer Management.
“Undersupplied power grid”: DB Netz AG stops large-scale German freight traffic
An unprecedented decision was apparently made on March 23, 2022 by DB Netz AG, the manager of the German public railway network. It interrupted rail freight traffic in large parts of Germany for several hours.
NEE: Invest even more in rail because of the Ukraine war and climate protection!
This Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) intends to approve the federal government’s draft budget for the current 2022 financial year. Due to the Ukraine war, it is to be expected that there will be a supplementary budget at a later date. Despite all the problems with Corona and the consequences of the war, the network of European railways NEE appeals: The financing of rail projects must continue right now!
FDP rail expert Herbst: Accelerate the expansion of rail infrastructure and digitisation
Born in Dresden and with a degree in business administration, Torsten Herbst has been a member of the German Bundestag since 2017. He is parliamentary manager of the FDP parliamentary group, member of the Federal Executive Committee of the FDP, State Treasurer of the FDP Saxony, deputy member for the FDP in the Bundestag Transport Committee. CARGO MANAGER Editor-in-Chief Hermann Schmidtendorf interviewed the proven liberal railway and transport expert.
Ukraine blows up tracks to Russia, Czech Republic sends ammunition by train
The railways are also heavily involved on the fourth day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian State Railways blew up all track connections to Russia. A train with ammunition arrived in Ukraine from the Czech Republic.
Invasion of Ukraine: Hackers attack computers of Belarusian railway
The railway is also involved in the transport logistics of the Russian Armed Forces for military actions against Ukraine. Subject to confirmation of the reports, pro-democracy hackers attacked central computers of the Belarusian state railway BelŽD (БелЖД) in order to delay the transport of Russian military equipment to the Belarusian-Ukrainian border.
FRET SNCF: progress in the fight for survival
On February 24, 2022, the 2021 annual financial statements for the cargo company of the French state railway Fret SNCF are to be presented. The template states: progress is being made, albeit slowly.
YOUR WISHES FOR 2022, MR NAUMANN? A more punctual railway
Today our question is answered by Karl-Peter Naumann, honorary chairman of the
German passenger association Pro Bahn.