Losing Steam: Massive Rail Project Haunts Merkel Campaign

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The bottom appears to be falling out of one of the costliest construction projects ever undertaken by the German government. Amid delays and cost overruns, government players in the Stuttgart 21 train station venture are looking for the exit door. It could become a problem for Chancellor Merkel ahead of fall elections. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i>

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