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Richard Lutz Departs Deutsche Bahn Amid Infrastructure Challenges
Richard Lutz steps down as Deutsche Bahn's railway manager, prompting leadership changes at Germany's national railway company amid ongoing operational challenges.
- Richard Lutz has stepped down as CEO of Deutsche Bahn, a decision announced on Thursday amid the company’s persistent infrastructure problems.
- Lutz’s departure follows years of under-investment causing outdated systems and frequent disruptions across the network.
- Deutsche Bahn faces repair work closing the Berlin-Hamburg route for several months and has begun upgrades expected to cause more delays.
- Transport Minister Schnieder expressed hope to introduce a new chief executive alongside unveiling a strategy scheduled for September 22.
- Schnieder plans careful selection of Lutz’s successor amid pressure to improve DB’s service and modernize Germany’s rail infrastructure.
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The executive justifies the withdrawal of the contract with Richard Lutz, due to the “dramatic” situation of the DB and the insatisfaction of users in terms of punctuality and profitability.
·Portugal
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In Germany, less than two thirds of long-distance trains were less than 15 minutes late at the beginning of 2025. A deep crisis that the public company struggled to exit.
·Paris, France
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The German federal government disbanded the contract with Lutz prematurely. Due to the continued untimeliness of the DB trains, criticism was increasing.
·Vienna, Austria
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Total News Sources29
Leaning Left4Leaning Right8Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
44% Right
L 22%
C 33%
R 44%
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