Lack of Investment in European Railways

The podcast discusses the lack of investment in European railways, particularly in Germany, and the consequences of prioritizing road construction over railway development. A report mentioned in the podcast reveals that for every one euro spent on building railways in Europe, they spent 1.6 euros on building roads. The lack of investment in trains has led to problems such as train cancellations, delays, and infrastructure issues. The report also highlights that between 1995 and 2018, the EU, Norway, Switzerland, Berlin, and the UK spent 1.5 trillion euros on road extensions, compared to 930 billion euros on rail networks. This underinvestment has resulted in the closure of train stations and the reduction of regional passenger railway lines.