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Stuttgart 21 rail project delayed until at least late 2031
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Stuttgart 21 rail project delayed until at least late 2031

From Der Spiegel · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Stuttgart 21 rail project's opening is delayed again, likely until late 2031.
  • Deutsche Bahn has not officially confirmed the new delay but will provide an update on June 26.
  • The project, started in 2010, was originally planned to open in 2019 and has faced multiple postponements.

The Stuttgart 21 rail project faces yet another significant delay, with its opening now expected no earlier than late 2031. Deutsche Bahn has not officially confirmed this latest postponement, but a spokesperson indicated that a new concept for the project's commissioning will be presented at a June 26 meeting of the Stuttgart 21 steering committee.

This new timeline represents a further five-year setback from the previous target opening date. Bahn-Chefin Evelyn Palla reportedly decided shortly after taking office last year that the December 2026 opening was no longer feasible. No alternative date was provided at that time.

The massive infrastructure project, which began construction in 2010, has been plagued by repeated delays. Its initial planned opening was set for 2019. The latest potential delay pushes the completion date back significantly, adding to the project's long and troubled history.

we will inform at the end of June about the new concept for commissioning.

— Bahn spokespersonResponding to inquiries about the project's latest delay.
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Originally published by Der Spiegel in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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