Study revealed: five points for the future of Deutsche Bahn!

Study revealed: five points for the future of Deutsche Bahn!

Deutschland - The debate about the future of Deutsche Bahn is becoming increasingly heated and the need for action is growing. A current study by the EVG shows how Germany is necessary and what steps are necessary to do to improve. The study commissioned by the Hans Böckler Foundation and carried out by the Consulting Society SCI Verkehr presents five central fields of action that should promote an agile railway policy.

The five identified success factors are:

• secured over -year financing
• Target -oriented remedial award
• clear responsibility for common good -oriented business areas
• consistently digitization
• integrated transport policy

The Situation of Deutsche Bahn in European comparison

What is it specific compared to other European countries? In addition to Germany, the achievements of the railways in Switzerland, Austria, France, Spain and Poland were also examined. These countries show how there is another way - and the rail infrastructure can be optimized. Negative headlines have made it clear the need to rethink in railway policy, as Private railway magazine emphasized.

A problem that is repeatedly addressed is the differentiation between common good -oriented and competitive corporate areas. A clear focus must be on here in order to use the funds efficiently. The study shows that secure financing is essential for an economic way of acting and a high -quality network structure.

digitization and future events

digitization is the key to increasing efficiency. Systematic strategies, such as the introduction of the European Train Control Systems (ETCS) and digital signal boxes, are under discussion. The goal of expanding rail traffic as an environmentally friendly transportation should not be lost sight of, especially not in view of the CO2 reduction targets.

on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 6 p.m., an important video conference will take place for discussion of the results, to the evg members. Speakers such as Alexander Borchers and Tristan Mittelhaus from SCI Verkehr will explain the results in more detail. Registration is required and can be made via a link provided - however, it should be noted that the number of participants could be limited if they demand.

The detailed study "Industry analysis rail transport-inventory for a better train in Germany" comprises 150 pages and is available free of charge on the website of the Hans Böckler Foundation. If you are interested in the future of the train, you should quickly find out about how Germany is in a European comparison and which reforms are necessary to finally get back to the rail network. The analysis proves that it is time to set a few switches to take the right course in rail policy.