Deutsche Bahn Sells Properties, Earning Millions Amid Criticism
The state-owned railway company has sold over 1,500 properties since 2020, sparking debate over infrastructure needs.
- Deutsche Bahn has generated approximately €364.4 million from selling over 1,500 properties since 2020.
- The company plans to sell an additional 250 properties by the end of next year, potentially adding €75 million to its revenue.
- Critics, including Green Party MP Matthias Gastel, argue that these sales contradict the need for infrastructure expansion.
- The German government has made it more difficult to repurpose railway lands, emphasizing their importance for public interest.
- Cities face challenges due to these regulations, as they struggle to find land for urban development projects.