In an open letter, IG Metall and the NGO Germanwatch call on the German government to make more money available for rail transport and to reallocate funds accordingly. There needs to be a „prioritization of investments in the transport budget for the railways“. The rail network needs sufficient and predictable funds for renovation, modernization and expansion without pressure to generate returns. The Bundestag Budget Committee is currently negotiating the details of the 2025 budget and should amend the draft bill accordingly.