Germany faces pincer attack as invaders position for coach war

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Could Germany be on the brink of war, facing invasion by Britain, Poland and France? We’re talking coaches, and it’s an intriguing possibility brought on by the recent liberalisation of Germany’s long-distance public transport market, and the arrival of Britain’s National Express Group.

Until a few months ago, state railway operator Deutsche Bahn held a monopoly over long distance transport in Germany. Wherever DB operated a long-distance rail corridor, no competition...