The federal government and the Bundestag limit the increases in track access charges for 2026 through subsidies and statutory measures. (Photo: Pixabay)
Track charges: Relief package to curb rising costs in freight transport.
The 2026 transport budget has been approved by the Budget Committee. The final debate in the Bundestag is planned for the week starting November 24. (Photo: Pixabay)
Federal budget: 2026 budget grows, doubts about investment capacity remain
Many bridge structures in Germany have aged and urgently need renovation. Transport companies must therefore expect years of construction work. Strategic route planning is becoming the key factor in punctuality. (Photo: Pixabay)
Bridges Under Stress: Renovation Wave Strains Freight Traffic
Pilot project with potential: A canopy over the state road near Munich Airport produces electricity and shades the asphalt. With noise barriers and berms, the possibilities would be even better — and cheaper. | Photo: dpa/Peter Kneffel
Fraunhofer ISE: PV installations on traffic areas with high potential
Parliamentary State Secretary Claudia Elif Stutz of the Federal Ministry of Transport: "The European is the thickest board we will drill." (Photo: C. Harttmann)
Logistics Network 2025: Investment deficit on German roads
A road with potholes – a symbol of the multi-billion gap in the transport budget and the growing need for investment. (Photo: Pixabay)
Shunting yard transport: Billions earmarked, projects scrapped
Planned investments are intended to secure the construction and maintenance of the federal highways in the long term. (Photo: Pixabay)
Federal Government: 2025 budget funds to strengthen road infrastructure.
The new construction spans all lanes and connects transport infrastructure with energy generation. | Photo: Winszczyk/StMB
Road construction and energy: Photovoltaic canopy project started in Bavaria.
In the Bundestag, Patrick Schnieder explained the new financial and structural framework conditions for the transport sector. (Photo: BMV)
Faster bridge construction and more money for roads: Transport budget 2025 sets new priorities
Contract signing by (from left) Dirk Brandenburger (Die Autobahn GmbH - Technical Managing Director), Dr. Michael Günter (Die Autobahn GmbH - Chairman of the Management Board), Lieutenant General André Bodemann (Deputy Commander of the Bundeswehr's Operational Command), Prof. Dr. Roland Börger (President of the Federal Office for Infrastructure, Environmental Protection and Services of the Bundeswehr). (Image: Die Autobahn GmbH, Benedikt Dederichs)
Hub Germany: Bundeswehr Concludes Agreement with Autobahn GmbH for Heavy Military Transports
According to DBU Secretary General Alexander Bonde, it alleviates traffic, the environment, and health when damages are repaired earlier. (Symbol image: Pixabay)
KIT Project: Automated Reporting of Bridge Damage
According to DBU Secretary General Alexander Bonde, traffic, the environment, and health are relieved when damages are repaired earlier. (Symbol image: Pixabay)
KIT: Project for Automated Reporting of Bridge Damages
According to the Federal Audit Office, the modernization program for federal highways is significantly behind schedule. (Photo: Pixabay)
Federal Court of Auditors criticizes: Highway bridge renovation falls behind schedule
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