#deutsche-bahn

#deutsche-bahn

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has been pushing back on claims that his budget would just fill gaps, saying Germany will invest 126.7 billion (about $150 billion) in infrastructure, schools and hospitals in 2026. Klingbeil told the Bundestag that special funds would be used to secure jobs and boost growth rather than bankroll pet projects.

Starting December 14th, Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the Polish State Railways (PKP) will increase the number of direct trains connecting Germany and Poland, from 11 to 17 daily return journeys, DB has announced. The move comes in response to a clear rise in passenger demand for travel between the neighbouring countries, and is designed to offer travellers more frequent and faster cross-border options.

State-owned German national railroad operator Deutsche Bahn has announced a delay in modernization plans for key routes until 2036, extending the timeline by five additional years.

In 2024, about 64 percent of Deutsche Bahn's long-distance passenger trains reached their destination on time, compared to 93.2 percent in Switzerland.

In 2024, only about 64 percent of DB's long-distance passenger trains reached their destination on time; in Switzerland, the equivalent figure was 93.2 percent.

From June 15th, families in Germany will no longer enjoy discounted seat reservations on Deutsche Bahn, leading to considerably higher travel costs for families.

"DB is one of the best operators when it comes to offering through tickets to/from or across Germany, including connections from Amsterdam to Prague or Zurich to Copenhagen."