Do We Buy More Trains Than The Germans?
I ask this question with respect to the Germans, but I could ask the question with respect to the French, Italians or Spanish.
On my recent trip to Germany, the frequiency seemed to be less than I could expect in a similar route in the UK.
A a simple example, the frequency on the S-Bahn across Berlin, appeared to be very much inferior to London Overground’s East London Line.
There are possible reasons.
- Our signalling systems have a higher capacity.
- Train dwell times at stations are less.
- We have more trains on the route.
- Politics between Deutsche Bahn and the Local Authority get in the way.
Trains certainly don’t appear to be as frequent in Germany.
The Anonymous Widower 