German Audit Office Criticizes Transport Minister's Handling of Deutsche Bahn

The Federal Audit Office claims Minister Volker Wissing has failed to exert sufficient control over the state-owned railway company.

The Federal Audit Office report criticizes the Ministry for failing to effectively steer Deutsche Bahn AG, citing a lack of decisive intervention.
A newly established internal steering group in the Ministry has not achieved the intended impact on the railway's operations.
The report highlights limited government influence over Deutsche Bahn's new infrastructure subsidiary, InfraGO, which remains entangled with corporate interests.
Opposition voices, particularly from the CDU/CSU, label the efforts as a 'total failure,' advocating for a separation of infrastructure and transport operations.
Deutsche Bahn has initiated a comprehensive renovation program, including the complete closure of the Riedbahn line for repairs, with plans to restore 4,000 kilometers of track by 2030.