DB InfraGO: Bavaria Rail Infrastructure Upgrade – EUR 4B Investment

DB InfraGO commits over EUR 4 billion in 2026 for **Bavarian rail infrastructure investment**, including crucial **track** and switch renewals across key networks.

DB InfraGO: Bavaria Rail Infrastructure Upgrade – EUR 4B Investment
October 21, 2025 11:54 am
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Introduction

DB InfraGO plans to invest over EUR 4 billion in 2026 for infrastructure upgrades in Bavaria, including the renewal of over 200 switches and 500 km of tracks. These investments will impact the Munich S-Bahn and the Allgäu regional network, among others.

Infrastructure Investment in Bavaria

In 2026, DB InfraGO will invest more than EUR 4 billion in the renewal of over 200 switches and 500 km of tracks in Bavaria. This investment also includes new construction and expansion projects. These projects are in addition to existing projects in the Werdenfels network (southern Bavaria) and the Upper Palatinate.

Focus on Bavaria’s Rail Network

DB InfraGO is increasing its investment in track renewal in Bavaria by approximately 10 percent. The CEO of DB InfraGO AG stated that these additional measures are supported by the Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality. The Bavarian State Minister for Housing, Construction and Transport emphasized the necessity for new construction and infrastructure maintenance, including high-performance corridors and secondary lines in rural areas.

Franconia–Saxony Corridor Electrification

The Franconia–Saxony corridor, which connects Bavaria, Saxony, and the Czech Republic, is a critical rail transport route in Europe. Currently, the line is only served by diesel trains, and electrification efforts have stalled. The closure of dilapidated bridges over the Pegnitz since mid-September has further disrupted operations, affecting neighboring regions and commuters in the Nuremberg metropolitan region.

Impact on Regional Networks

The investment will benefit, among others, the Munich S-Bahn, with additional renovation works on lines S2, S4, and S7, as well as the Allgäu regional network in southwestern Bavaria.

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Conclusion

DB InfraGO will invest over EUR 4 billion in 2026 for Bavarian rail infrastructure improvements, including track and switch renewals, and expansion projects. These efforts are supported by the Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality and include work on the Munich S-Bahn, the Allgäu regional network, and the Franconia–Saxony corridor.

DB InfraGO AG

DB InfraGO AG is making significant investments in Bavarian rail infrastructure.

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