Schnieder, a member of the CDU party, announced that a total investment of 170 billion euros in the transportation network is planned by the end of the electoral term. Despite these efforts, the railway company continues to struggle with punctuality, falling short of its own standards. CEO Palla stated that the focus for this year will be on stabilizing operations, attributing current challenges to numerous construction projects impeding progress. This announcement was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on May 5, 2026.