Implementation of Performance and Financing Agreement

The maintenance and modernization of existing infrastructure is continued under the Performance and Financing Agreement (Leistungs- und Finanzierungsvereinbarung; LuFV) III. A key focus of capital expenditures in 2025 was the renewal of the superstructure (tracks and switches). Price increases resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine continue to pose challenges to the implementation of infrastructure modernization. Against this backdrop, funding for the existing network for 2025 and 2026 was significantly increased through the adoption of the third supplement to LuFV III. In addition, the third supplement extends the funding options established by the previous year’s amendment to the BSWAG for 2025 and 2026, particularly with regard to maintenance, funding for stations and the modernization of high-performance corridors. In addition to providing increased funding, the supplement strengthens the Federal Government’s ability to manage rail infrastructure in order to achieve its transport policy goals. The aim is to replace LuFV III starting in 2027 with an updated agreement (the InfraGO Performance Agreement), which is currently being prepared by the Federal Government and DB Group.