Overview

• Germany's rail network remains in poor condition, with significant renovations required on heavily used lines over the coming years.
• Union vice-chair Ulrich Lange cautions that a true turnaround will take years, despite recent stabilization in infrastructure ratings.
• InfraGO's latest report graded the network at 3.0, marking the first time since 2021 that further deterioration was avoided.
• The Bundestag and Bundesrat approved a €500 billion special fund, with a portion allocated to rail infrastructure improvements.
• The coalition government has created a 12-year rail fund to ensure stable financing for extensive repairs and upgrades.