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Deutsche Bahn Faces Leadership Uncertainty Amid Severe Crisis

With record unpunctuality, financial losses, and aging infrastructure, Deutsche Bahn's modernization efforts and CEO's future are under scrutiny.

  • Deutsche Bahn's CEO Richard Lutz is under pressure as coalition negotiations consider leadership changes and restructuring within the company.
  • The company reported a €1.8 billion loss in 2024, with only 62.5% of long-distance trains arriving on time, a historic low.
  • The 'S3' modernization program aims to stabilize operations and modernize over 40 key rail corridors by the early 2030s, starting with Berlin-Hamburg this year.
  • Deutsche Bahn is requesting €150 billion in federal funding to address its infrastructure and operational challenges.
  • Berlin's transportation struggles continue, with progress in the S-Bahn procurement process but disruptions caused by the A100 bridge closure.
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