Germany's train chaos: How did Deutsche Bahn go off the rails?
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- Germany's Deutsche Bahn (DB) is in crisis with delays, crumbling infrastructure, and management issues.
- CEO Richard Lutz was dismissed amid low punctuality, network disrepair, and mounting deficits.
- Major track renovations are delayed until at least 2036, with passenger satisfaction at an all-time low.
- Rail expert Christian Böttger highlights years of neglect, poor governance, and a focus on foreign ventures over core responsibilities.
- DB's management became bloated and inefficient, struggling with workforce shortages and outdated technologies.
- A €107bn support package was approved, but structural and workforce issues remain unaddressed.
- Böttger suggests separating infrastructure from operations and addressing acute workforce shortages as critical steps.