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New operators and the difficulties to obtain rolling stock

The market for second-hand rolling stock is a difficult one. Frédéric de Kemmeter

The European Sleeper night train service should finally start in 2023. The Dutch company is close to securing sufficient suitable rolling stock. This brings us to an observation about the sector.

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Author: Frédéric de Kemmeter

Frédéric de Kemmeter is signalling technician and railway policy observer.

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