Federal Transport Minister Schnieder puts the lead to the test!

Federal Transport Minister Schnieder puts the lead to the test!

In the middle of growing challenges in the rail sector, Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has addressed clear words at the top of Deutsche Bahn. On June 17, 2025, he announced a review of the company's board and supervisory board structures. He not only wants to strengthen the management of the group, but also ensure better control. This reports tixio .

"The federal government is a 100 percent owner and can specify clear goals," says Schnieder, who at the same time raised the question of what should happen if management does not achieve the goals. A reorganization of the supervisory committees has already been agreed in the coalition agreement, and Schnieder questions the structure of both the parent company and its subsidiaries.

confrontation with the railway board

The minister thus goes on the offensive and confronts the board of Deutsche Bahn, especially with regard to the new occupation of three board positions in the infrastructure company DB Infrago. The promotion of Gerd -Dietrich Bolte was originally sought to the board, while Ingrid Felipe was to leave the Infrastructure planning and projects department. This change, which was planned for June 30, was postponed indefinitely, which does not cause displeasure without reason. According to Bahnblogstelle , Schnieder has made it clear to Schnieder to the railway tip and announces that it would strengthen the cooperation between owner and management.

It seems that dissatisfaction with the previous management of Deutsche Bahn is not only in the ranks of the Minister of Transport. The coalition partners Union and SPD also want a fresh start in the management. The aim is to increase the expertise in the management bodies and to slim down the structures, which in turn could bring a strategic realignment of the group.

The way to sustainable mobility

In the context of these developments, the question of sustainable mobility is also not to be neglected. Deutsche Bahn sees itself as responsibility to ensure mobility, so that people reliably get from A to B and companies receive their goods. According to Deutsche Bahn , the security of customers and employees has the highest priority, and it is increasingly asked to shift the traffic from the streets to the rails to reach climate goals.

trains are considered environmentally friendly means of transport, and investments in rail traffic are considered essential for a green, mobile future. Schnieder does not plan a quick change to the top of the group, but would first like to develop a clear strategy in order to form the future of Deutsche Bahn sustainably.

The coming weeks and months could therefore be crucial for how the Deutsche Bahn is developing under the observation of a watchful Federal Minister of Transport. What remains to be hoped is that the planned changes actually cause rail traffic for commuters and companies equally attractive.