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DB Cargo UK announces the cut of job 893 places
Previewed also the reduction of the fleet of locomotives and railway wagons and of the number of offices
October 20, 2016
DB Cargo UK, society that integrally is controlled by the railway group German Deutsche Bahn and that goods of the United Kingdom is the main railway operator, has announced to have programmed the cut of 893 places of job let alone the reduction of own fleet of locomotives and railway wagons and a review of the number and localizations of own operating offices.
The company has explained that such measures are consequence of the "challenges unprecedented to which goods tackles the railway field, with - has evidenced DB Cargo UK - the drastic decrease of the main markets between which that of the coal.
"Responsible enterprises and of success - the DB managing director has asserted pragmatically Cargo UK, Hans-Georg Werner - must evolve and to sometimes remodel since the markets change and this means to assume difficult decisions. Even if this is a difficult moment for all we of DB Cargo UK, the restructure of the company will allow to construct us a business for the future and to safeguard the majority of the places of work. There are absolutely engaging - it has assured Werner - to support the colleagues who run the risk of being fired".
"We - he has continued Werner - believe firmly in the future of the rail shipment of the goods in the United Kingdom. Our roads and freeways are becoming more congested and the railroad offers fast solutions and cleans to the supply chain. Our strategy of activity will guarantee us of being the perfect logistic partner of along term for our customers in all the fields, included the constructions, the automotive industry and the intermodal field".
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