Deutsche Bahn: Korridorsanierungen dauern laut Bahn-Chefin Palla länger

Deutsche Bahn, the German railway company, requires additional time for the maintenance of its rail network, according to its chief Evelyn Palla. Speaking to journalists in Berlin, Palla noted that progress has been made, but the goal has not yet been achieved. The company aims to advance the railway step by step, with the first steps already taken.

However, she emphasized that the infrastructure renovation is a challenging process, requiring patience from both the company and its customers. The concept of Corridor Renovation, which involves completely blocking and completely overhauling heavily used sections of tracks, is under review and being revised in consultation with the Ministry of Transportation.

Palla stated that the sequence of events and regional stress should be better coordinated, with fewer renovations expected per year. Freight railroads have criticized the concept, stating that diversions do not function well from their perspective. Additionally, critics argue that improvements in long-distance travel on routes like Berlin-Hamburg or Frankfurt-Mannheim are not sufficient compared to months-long blockages.