Railway manager Berthold Huber admits major deficits in the rail network – and holds out the prospect of more staff, more money and "mobility hubs" in large cities. Deutsche Bahn is pre-financing an additional three billion euros, it is modernizing 17 percent more tracks, 11 percent more switches and over 50 percent more control and safety systems.
"We will raise platforms to enable step-free access to the trains, and install ramps and elevators to create accessibility," the railway board announced.