Overview

• Dirk Rompf withdrew his candidacy to lead InfraGo and informed Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder and incoming DB chief Evelyn Palla that he is no longer available.
• The EVG union had urged votes against Palla as a signal against Rompf and expected he would not secure a simple majority on the InfraGo supervisory board.
• Schnieder said he regrets Rompf’s decision and will announce next steps, leaving the new infrastructure unit without a designated leader.
• Palla was appointed chief executive by Deutsche Bahn’s supervisory board earlier this week as part of a broader effort to revamp the rail group.
• Rompf’s background includes senior roles at DB Netz and his current post at consultancy Ifok, which advises InfraGo, drawing criticism from labor and some political figures.