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| The collapse of the newest electric trains in Latvia was liquidated by Soviet locomotives |
| 2024-01-18 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. by Viktor Lavrinenko [REGNUM] The scandalous story unfolds in Latvia. Passenger trains purchased for 255 million euros from the Czech Skoda broke down in the cold and had to be temporarily removed from the railway lines. At the same time, Soviet diesel locomotives faithfully served Latvia for several decades. Debriefing is underway - how did this happen and who decided to spend the money of the Latvian and European taxpayer on low-quality products? |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #3 For the downtime of each train, the manufacturer pays a fine of 1,500 euros per day. “Even Škoda did not expect such defects, ” admits the discouraged minister. Could be worse. Could be 737s. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-01-18 15:34 |
| #2 QFT: ... Low-quality products [EVs] |
| Posted by: mossomo 2024-01-18 13:16 |
| #1 Meanwhile... Reporter who confronted John Kerry over carbon footprint says he wouldn't answer 'the most basic question' |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-01-18 13:12 |