German govt. announces $6 billion rescue package for rail operator
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's government said it plans to inject at least 5.5 billion euros into state-owned rail operator Deutsche Bahn, which has been hit by the collapse in travel due to the coronavirus crisis.Employees will contribute a further 2 billion euros up until 2024 and a debt cap will be lifted, it said on Tuesday.The firm is looking to borrow up to 8 billion euros this year alone, according to a draft document prepared for the supervisory board and seen by Reuters.Deutsche Bahn is..