SIGNAL+DRAHT | Ausgabe 05/2023
DVF calls for rapid further decisions on ETCS vehicle retrofitting
Following the decisions of the traffic light coalition on ETCS vehicle retrofitting, the German Transport Forum (DVF) is calling for further steps to be taken quickly by the German government: a federal directive and the financial resources would have to come at the same time. “ The budget funds made binding in the commitment appropriations are too low and thus rather send a stop signal ,” said DVF Managing Director Florian Eck when asked by Rail Impacts. “ We are thus still waiting for the funding guideline and the financial resources so that there can be a real ramp-up....