Deutsche Bahn Proposes €150 Billion Infrastructure Fund

Supervisory Board Chairman Werner Gatzer calls for a decade-long investment to overhaul Germany's outdated rail network.

Werner Gatzer, Deutsche Bahn's Supervisory Board Chairman, has proposed a €150 billion infrastructure fund to address critical issues in Germany's rail network.
The fund would support a 10-year investment plan aimed at modernizing the aging, overcrowded, and unreliable rail infrastructure.
Gatzer argues that the necessary government debt to finance the fund is manageable due to Germany's declining debt-to-GDP ratio.
Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing has previously suggested a similar infrastructure fund, potentially involving private investors, though details remain undefined.
Industry groups back the fund concept, emphasizing the need for long-term financial stability to reduce construction costs and expand capacity.