The Chief Executive of Germany’s Rail Network, Dutha Sister (DB)On Thursday, economic, infrastructure and timely ban with the state-down railway were rejected in crisis.
Richard Lutz, who did DB as DB since seven years as Finance Director of the company, was a contract until 2027 – but it has become smaller.
German Transport Minister Patrick Schneider (CDU) said, “I thank Dr. Lutz for his efforts in difficult times, while a DB spokesperson confirmed that the enjoyment will continue in his role on a caretaker’s basis until the successor is appointed.”
“I am sure he will continue to do everything for the railway in his rest of his weeks,” the Schneider said.
Deutsche bahn: German disability
Dutash sister, a 100% joint stock company owned by the German state, was once famous for her efficiency and reliability, but its reputation has been shattered in recent yorses.
Under Lutz, the timely ban of German long -lasting trains has come down from 78.5% to just 62.5% in 2017, meaning that more than one -third of trains arrived late, costing DB costs around € 200 million ($ 232.8m). The company considers trains that reach a station after more than 6 minutes after their scheduled arrival.
And despite years of investment and rising ticket prices, DB does annual damage.
The union of Germany GDL train drivers welcomed the dismissal of Lutz, “An essential consent of the years of mismanagement, which has inspired Deutush sister deeply and deeply in the current crisis.”
GDL President Mario Reece said, “This decision was correct and unavoidable.”
The number of beans on the day of Lutz took place since the new government of Germany took over in May under Chancellor Frederick Merz, promising to reorganize the management structure of DB and modernize the country’s Cracking Transport Infrastructure.
This reshuffle has now begun, in which Schnideer has announced a new strategy on 22 September.
“Ideally, we will also be able to introduce a new chief executive,” Hey Citid. “Whether in the context of customer satisfaction, time ban or economic performance, the situation on the railway is dramatic.”
Pressure on German government now
For Dirk Flag, head of Germany’s leading railway lobby group Per railway (“Pro-Railway Alliance”), Lutz’s dismissal now puts pressure on the schideer.
“The pressure on the Transport Minister has now increased considerably,” Heer said. “Now they have a few weeks to present more than a long government strategy for the railway and find a suitable new Chief Executive Officer.”
Schneider said that the original outline of the new concept of the government already agreed that he would take his time to identify a suitable DB heir, celebrity: “Perfect and hard work before speed.”
Meanwhile, elements of the renewal schemes of the enjoyment are running, with plans for 40 major connections across the country.
Currently, the route between Germany’s two largest cities, Berlin and Hamburg is closed, as it undergoes repair work for several months.
Editor: Scene Cinico
