There is currently a lot of discussion surrounding Stuttgart 21, including rumors, speculation, and initial information. Various media outlets are already reporting on the commissioning plan and possible timelines.

The management of DB Projekt Stuttgart–Ulm GmbH has been tasked with developing a new commissioning plan for S21 by mid-2026 at the latest and reaching a binding agreement on it with all project partners. Definitive information will not be available until after the S21 steering committee meeting at the end of June.⁠