Overview
- Deutsche Bahn confirmed that Peter Buchner died on Tuesday a few days before his 59th birthday after a long illness.
- DB appointed production chief Karsten Preißel to serve as acting head of S‑Bahn Berlin’s management until further notice.
- Senior figures from the rail sector and Berlin politics praised Buchner’s integrity, technical expertise and open communication with passengers and staff.
- Key programs he championed continue under DB oversight, including the large‑scale refurbishment of Class 481 trains now in the Schöneweide works and ongoing driver‑training initiatives.
- His final public appearance came in the summer when he presented a license to the 1000th newly trained locomotive driver from the S‑Bahn’s recruitment campaign.