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[–] Enkrod@feddit.org 10 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah, but that's not a rail problem, that's a Deutsche Bahn problem.

[–] Barbarian@sh.itjust.works 8 points 21 hours ago

In Romania, CFR makes DB look like the most competent shining lights of progress by comparison.

Track that hasn't been properly maintained since the fall of communism (and we keep lowering max speeds because of it). Rolling stock consisting of hand-me-downs. Constant engine breakdowns.

And the worst part? Due to political shenanigans finding inventive new ways to siphon money out of the company, it's still managed to find a way to go bankrupt again, meaning another government bailout.

[–] PlexSheep@infosec.pub 3 points 21 hours ago

Yes, not just DB too, but the local transit agencies too. Its a wonder that it all works so well DESPITE decades of mismanagement and austerity.