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Germany’s Coalition Pushes for Immediate Leadership Overhaul at Deutsche Bahn

Union demands swift board restructuring and CEO replacement to address operational failures and financial losses.

Der Vorstandsvorsitzende der Deutschen Bahn, Richard Lutz, schaut nachdenklich nach unten.
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Overview

  • The Union (CDU/CSU) is calling for the immediate replacement of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz, who has held the position since 2017.
  • Plans include reducing the Deutsche Bahn management board by one third, from eight members, to streamline decision-making and improve governance.
  • The coalition agreement between CDU/CSU and SPD mandates board restructuring for both Deutsche Bahn and InfraGO to enhance expertise and efficiency.
  • Persistent issues, including a €92.3 billion maintenance backlog and only 62.5% of long-distance trains running on time in 2024, underline the need for reform.
  • The Riedbahn renovation between Frankfurt and Mannheim, launched in 2024, is the first step in a broader rail modernization strategy through 2030.