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Guest Blogging at Sustainable Cities Collective: Deutsche Bahn and Siemens partner for world’s most advanced train network

Wed, 05/11/2011 - 20:25 — Fodder

Deutsche Bahn Siemens Train Photo Credit Matt Buck

Sorry I've been out for a while folks. Been laid up with some minor surgery. I just happened to get an invite to guest blog from the fine peope at the Sustainable Cities Collective on the day I'm back to writing.

On Monday, Germany’s state-owned rail operator Deutsche Bahn and Siemens AG confirmed an order for 300 of the most advanced high-speed trains in the world. In what amounts to a Hail Mary pass, the beleaguered Deutsche Bahn is pouring EUR 6 billion into 250km/h ICx train service through 2030. Read the rest at the Sustainable Cities Collective.

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