A comparative study by Transport & Environment reveals that German railway companies Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Flixtrain rank poorly among European operators. DB ranks 16th and Flixtrain 20th out of 27 in overall performance, with DB nearly at the bottom in punctuality. The study emphasizes ticket prices, reliability, and onboard amenities among its key criteria. By contrast, Italy’s Trenitalia and Switzerland’s SBB scored the highest, highlighting significant service disparities within the European rail network.