Deutsche Bahn estimates flood damage of 1.3 billion euro

Rail operator Deutsche Bahn said on Friday that the floods that hit western Germany last week caused an estimated 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) worth of damage to its network and railroad stations.

A large part of the damage is not covered by insurance, the state-owned company said.

It is unclear when rail freight in North Rhine-Westphalia for the steel sector will be possible again, it said. 

Photo: A regional train stands stuck in mud after heavy rainfall in Xanten, Germany. EPA/ARNULF STOFFEL

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