Deutsche Bahn Declares Infrastructure Investment Milestone

The state-owned railway invested nearly €17 billion in 2024, aiming to reverse decades of infrastructure decline.

Deutsche Bahn invested €16.9 billion in 2024 to upgrade tracks, stations, and other infrastructure, marking the highest investment in years.
Key projects included the renewal of 1,851 switches, 1,940 kilometers of tracks, and improvements at 872 stations, with 113 upgraded to 'future station' standards.
The Riedbahn corridor between Frankfurt and Mannheim underwent a five-month closure for comprehensive modernization, with plans to rehabilitate 40 more corridors by 2030.
The newly created InfraGo subsidiary is tasked with balancing economic goals and public service priorities, though freight rail competitors criticize its effectiveness.
Future funding remains uncertain due to the unresolved 2025 federal budget and the upcoming German parliamentary elections in February.