The completion of Stuttgart 21 is delayed by several more years:
The new Stuttgart through station was supposed to open in 2019. This date has already been ...
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Stuttgart 21 Construction Faces Extended DelaysCompletion of Stuttgart’s new station postponed again, with full operation now expected no earlier than 2029 or 2030.
- The new underground through station in Stuttgart faces further postponements without a confirmed reopening date.
- Delays are caused by reduced workforce, prolonged testing, and defective technical installations complicating project progress.
- Stuttgart 21 has become Europe’s slowest large-scale construction with costs escalating beyond €11 billion due to multiple challenges.
- Deutsche Bahn aims to finalize a revised launch plan by mid-2026 to prevent similar issues in future projects.
The goal must be that the mistakes are not repeated in future major projects.— Evelyn Palla – new CEO of Deutsche Bahn; said in Bild am Sonntag that the goal is that the mistakes are not repeated in other major projects.
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- Klaus Müller assumes the chairmanship of the Bahnprojektgesellschaft Stuttgart‑Ulm on 1 March.
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