German Transport Authority Cuts Links With Deutsche Bahn in the Wake of IPO

by Markus Schlegel | June 13, 2008 at 04:17 am
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Verkehrsverbund Rhein Ruhr (VRR), a transport authority of numerous cities in the West German state of Northrhine Westphalia, has cut its contractual ties to German national railway carrier over fraud allegations - costing the carrier €400 m in revenues.

The move comes at a time when Deutsche Bahn tried to windowdress for its IPO next year.

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Jordan Yerman
Jordan Yerman
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at 04:33 on June 13th, 2008

Markus Schlegel, I like this story. It's good stuff. We need to come up with a catchy graphic for your audio program...

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Markus Schlegel

Thanks a lot Jordan for marking.


The photo I uploaded is somewhat illustrative, altough not very appetizing, I am afraid. It is a good representation of how the majority of Deutsche Bahn's local trains look.

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Jordan Yerman

That photo has texture... but not in a good way! Reminds me of the old BritRail trains.

Amy Judd
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at 10:08 on June 13th, 2008

Markus Schlegel, I like this story. It's good stuff.

Great audio commentary!

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