(Berlin, 14.08.2025) Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder, Werner Gatzer, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG), and Dr. Richard Lutz, CEO of DB AG, agreed today in Berlin to terminate the CEO's contract prematurely. Dr. Richard Lutz will continue to serve as CEO until a successor has been appointed.
In addition, Federal Transport Minister Schnieder announced today at a press conference that he intends to present his “Agenda for Satisfied Rail Customers” (key points for reforming Deutsche Bahn) on September 22, 2025.
Change of CEO at Deutsche Bahn AG
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