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.