In 2024, Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance trains experienced their lowest punctuality rate in 21 years, with 37.5% of stops delayed by over six minutes. The company cites outdated infrastructure as the primary cause, despite efforts to invest nearly €17 billion in…
Im Jahr 2024 investierte die Deutsche Bahn knapp 17 Milliarden Euro in ihre Infrastruktur, um den Investitionsrückstau zu stoppen und die Qualität des Schienenverkehrs zu verbessern. Der CEO von InfraGo, Philipp Nagl, bezeichnete diese Investitionen als Wendepunkt. Trotz der Fortschritte…
This Christmas, Deutsche Bahn saw an increase in travelers using its long-distance trains, with approximately 4.9 million passengers, an 8% rise compared to last year. The trains were notably punctual, with over 80% on-time performance during peak travel days, attributed…
For the first time, Paris and Berlin will be directly connected by high-speed rail. The inaugural service will feature one train per day in each direction, with the first departure from Paris scheduled for 9:55 AM. The service aims to…
The Berlin-Hamburg train line, heavily used by 30,000 passengers daily, has reopened after a four-month closure. Deutsche Bahn completed significant track and switch replacements, but another extensive renovation is planned for August 2025, which will see the line closed for…
On December 15, 2024, the Deutsche Bahn will implement significant changes to its rail schedule, including new direct connections from Berlin to Paris and increased services on popular domestic routes. However, ticket prices will rise, with Flexpreis-Tickets increasing by an…
Starting today, the Deutsche Bahn implements a new schedule featuring increased fares and expanded international connections, including new routes to Paris and Amsterdam. Domestic services see minimal changes, though prices for Flextickets and bike transport rise by an average of…
After five months of closures for extensive renovations, the Mannheim-Frankfurt railway line is officially reopened, allowing for the resumption of passenger and freight traffic. The renovation included upgrades to tracks, signals, and platforms, marking a significant achievement for Germany’s rail…
After five months of construction, the Riedbahn railway between Mannheim and Frankfurt is set to reopen on Sunday for both freight and passenger trains. Despite the completion of key infrastructure upgrades, some work remains as the railway aims for significantly…
Beginning in 2025, Deutsche Bahn will no longer offer freshly tapped beer in its onboard bistros. The company will instead provide a wider selection of bottled beers, indicating a shift in customer preferences. Additionally, a pilot program for cashless payments…
In its latest report, the Federal Audit Office of Germany highlights serious deficiencies in the country’s financial management, including excessive spending on military vessels and ineffective consultancy contracts. The report raises concerns about the Bundesfinanzen being in a ‘serious situation’…
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…
