Munich’s Second S-Bahn Line Costs Surge to €11 Billion, Delayed Until 2035-2037

Deutsche Bahn updates Bavarian officials on escalating expenses and extended timelines, sparking concerns over funding and project accountability.

Deutsche Bahn presented revised cost projections for Munich’s second S-Bahn Stammstrecke, now exceeding €11 billion, up from initial estimates of €7 billion.
The project's operational start has been delayed to between 2035 and 2037, far beyond the original 2026 target.
The 10-kilometer underground line, set to include five new stations, aims to alleviate congestion in Munich’s urban transit system.
Bavarian officials and critics are questioning Deutsche Bahn’s transparency and cost management, with funding sources for the project still unresolved.
Rising construction costs, inflation, and project management expenses are cited as key drivers of the budget increase.