Die Bedeutung des Nahverkehrs fuer das Gesamt- system Bahn

摘要

Local transport represents an indispensable cornerstone of Deutsche Bahn's performance from both the economic and transport viewpoint In a context of increasingly scarce public funds and the gradual transition into a tender market, DB Regio is exposed to increasingly fierce competitive pressure. Only if wee succeed in improving quality while simultaneously achieving a substantial reduction in costs can DB Regio hope to enjoy lasting success in this competitive market. We are called upon to make our own contribution by offering tailor-made regional transport products, improving passenger information and punctuality, just as much as the railway industry, which is required to produce robust and inexpensive stock with a modular structure. The support of our ordering parties would be of great help in this respect, as cooperation in the fleet standardisation process could make an important contribution to the reduction of costs.