Stuttgart 21: Does the Deutsche Bahn run the time of it? Alarming warnings!

Stuttgart 21: Does the Deutsche Bahn run the time of it? Alarming warnings!

The controversial railway project Stuttgart 21 is once again the focus of criticism, since a recently published report by the steering group shows worrying problems. According to the report of December 6, 2024, there are numerous challenges that could endanger the scheduled commissioning of the new train station in December 2026, such as the Waiblingen reported. This raises the question of whether the Deutsche Bahn (DB) runs the time to solve the numerous technical and operational problems in good time.

In addition, Baden-Württemberg Minister of Transport Winfried Hermann raises serious accusations against DB boss Richard Lutz. He accuses the railway management of deliberately having dragged the digitization of the project and thus endangering trusting cooperation, which further fuels the discussion about responsibility and financial consequences for the general public, as the Süddeutsche Zeitung reports. The latest developments show that the costs for the major project continue to skyrocket, while commissioning has been delayed several times.

growing costs and uncertainties

With the critical perspective on the current situation and the numerous challenges, the future of the Stuttgart 21 project looks anything but rosy. The question remains whether the schedule can be met or whether there are further delays and cost explosions. These uncertainties affect not only those responsible for construction, but also the future travelers who are waiting for the new train station.

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