Following a significant delay to the Stuttgart 21 railway project, deutsche Bahn’s (DB) CEO Richard Lutz has ordered an internal examination to determine the causes and responsibilities for the setback. The probe was announced on December 7, 2023, as concerns mount over further postponements and cost overruns for the controversial infrastructure project.
The investigation centers on recent revelations regarding structural engineering flaws discovered during construction, forcing a revised completion timeline. Stuttgart 21, a project aiming to overhaul the city’s central station and re-route tracks underground, has been plagued by delays and escalating costs sence its inception. the current postponement impacts commuters and regional rail travel, with the revised opening now anticipated sometime after 2025. The outcome of Lutz’s investigation will be crucial in assessing accountability and implementing corrective measures to regain public trust and ensure project completion.
The Südwestrundfunk (SWR) reported on the proclamation, highlighting the growing pressure on DB to deliver the project.
