Overview

• Only 66 kilometers of rail will be electrified in Germany next year, significantly below the 600 kilometers needed annually to meet 2030 goals.
• Current electrification covers approximately 60% of the network, with 90% of train traffic already running on electric lines due to prioritization of busy routes.
• The German government aims to electrify 75% of the rail network by 2030, but progress has been slow, averaging just 80 kilometers of new electrification per year over the past 13 years.
• The focus remains on modernizing and maintaining existing tracks rather than expanding the network, with only 71 kilometers of new rail lines planned for 2025.
• Efforts to improve reliability include plans to refurbish over 40 major rail corridors by 2030, aiming for a 75% punctuality rate in long-distance travel by 2027.