New commissioning plan for Stuttgart 21

Based on the findings of a new audit report and an in-depth review of the project planning, an updated phased plan with milestones from December 2027 to 2033 was developed for the Stuttgart 21 project. At the heart of the new concept is phased commissioning in five major steps. Starting as early as in 2027, passengers in Stuttgart will enjoy significant improvements.

The changes also affect the financing framework. DB Group expects additional costs of about € 3 billion for the Stuttgart 21 project; the total cost estimate now stands at € 14.5 billion.