Germany privatizes state railway

The debate over the privatization of Germany's railway has been highly controversial. The need for fresh capital and efficiency improvements balances the fear of the deterioration in service in less economic...

Germany Faces Airport and Train Workers Strikes

Germany is facing a set of strikes that could have a significant impact on the country's economy, depending on their duration."Unionised workers at German airports are threatening to strike soon, amid...

The bellyache of an architect

The Berlin District Court has ruled that Deutsche Bahn must rebuild whole sections of the new Hauptbahnhof according to the architect's plans, setting a spectacular precedent. By Andreas Zielcke Berlin's new...