Railway CEO Palla admits shortcomings in Stuttgart 21:
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Stuttgart 21 Faces Delay and Rising CostsThe Stuttgart underground station now opens in 2031, five years late, with costs increased by €3 billion to €14.5 billion.
Key FactsJun 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: op-online.de
- The opening of the new Stuttgart underground station has been postponed to the end of 2031, five years later than planned.
- Rail CEO Evelyn Palla admitted significant shortcomings in project management and organizational deficiencies in processes and controls.
- Construction expenses have increased by approximately €3 billion, reaching a total of around €14.5 billion.
- Efforts will focus on easing passenger disruptions by consolidating measures during line closures and improving replacement transport services.
There must be relief for passengers.— Evelyn Palla; after Stuttgart 21's opening was delayed by five years, she promised relief for passengers.
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