German rail infrastructure operator DB InfraGO aims to comprehensively renew the Bavarian-wide rail network, improve connectivity and modernise infrastructure by 2026. 4 billion euros (about $4,3 billion) is preparing to make a record investment in . This large budget aims to ensure the efficiency and reliability of Bavaria's transport system in the long term.

As part of the investment plan, more than 500 kilometers of rail and more than 200 transfer hubs will be renovated to improve train travel efficiency and service safety. The project encompasses not only new construction but also station improvements.

Among the regions receiving significant improvements is the Munich S-Bahn network, which will undergo extensive upgrades across lines S2, S4, and S7. The Allgäu regional network will also receive updated lines and improved suburban operations. DB InfraGO CEO Philipp Nagl stated that this funding represents a 10% increase over 2025 levels and will develop Bavaria's rail backbone with support from Germany's Special Fund for Climate Neutrality and Infrastructure.

Bavarian Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter welcomed the investment plan, emphasizing that funding should be spread across both major cities and rural routes. He particularly highlighted DB InfraGO, the long-awaited railway connecting Bavaria, Saxony, and the Czech Republic. Electrification of the Franconia-Saxony corridor urged to accelerate.

Accelerating the modernization of this corridor, which is currently dependent on diesel locomotives and where thousands of daily passengers suffer due to the closure of the bridges over the Pegnitz River, is vital for both regional and cross-border connectivity.

This major initiative reflects Bavaria's commitment to sustainable transport. The program aligns with Germany's climate plan and aims to deepen economic ties across Central Europe by combining infrastructure revitalization with clean energy targets, creating a successful model for future national rail policies.