Regional and long-distance rail services through the Saarland are set to be seriously disrupted in June - including over the Whitsun holiday weekend - with knock-on effects for German travellers heading to or from Paris.
Work has begun on a long overdue update of Germany's railway infrastructure. Unfortunately for passengers, before travelling gets smoother it'll be more...complicated. Here are the major problems to be aware of this summer.
From short-haul flights to ICE trains, there are numerous ways to travel between two of Germany's biggest metropoles. But which is the most affordable - and what gets you there the fastest?
Switzerland's national railway operator has stopped two connections from Germany at the border, accusing Deutsche Bahn delays of negatively affecting its own timetables.
Ongoing construction projects on an important railway will affect both international and domestic travellers in Germany around the Easter holiday. Here are the Deutsche Bahn service disruptions to be aware of.
One of Germany's busiest rail corridors was recently closed for six months as Deutsche Bahn carried out refurbishments. Here's how recent upgrades have impacted traffic between Frankfurt and Mannheim and elsewhere in the country.
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn reported another massive annual loss Thursday as it battles a "serious crisis" but said government plans to ramp up infrastructure spending could get it back on track.
Germany's national railway operator paid a whopping €200 million in compensation to passengers that were affected by delayed and cancelled trains last year. Here's what you need to know.
In an effort to get more passengers on short and middle distance trains, Deutsche Bahn is offering a number of reduced price tickets this March. Here's what's on offer.
Travellers in Germany could soon be able to hop on a non-stop train all the way to London, according to a new idea pitched by Eurotunnel operator Getlink and London St Pancras station.
Despite the stereotype of an 'efficient' Germany, the country's long distance train network is plagued by delays. But the line from Stuttgart to Zurich stands out as the most punctual - and there are arguably a few reasons behind its success.
A long distance train collided with a lorry at a crossing in Germany on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and 25 injured, emergency services and the Deutsche Bahn (DB) train company said.
The maiden run of a sleeper train from Brussels to Venice ended well short of its destination on Thursday, in a telling tale of the troubles of cross-Europe rail travel.
A night train route from Brussels to Venice is set to launch in early February, allowing passengers to make an overnight journey to the North Sea, the Mediterranean or to the Alps. Here’s what you need to know.
Following the success of the daily high-speed Berlin-Paris route, Germany and France's railway operators say they want to roll out more direct connections, including between Munich and Paris.
Long distance train travel in Germany has come to be marked by long delays and cancelled trains, which can lead to missed transfers for long-distance passengers. What are your rights when your journey is derailed?
As part of its 'Savings Weeks' campaign, Deutsche Bahn is offering cut-price tickets on all of its ICE routes within Germany, with passengers able to travel for as little as €10.79.
After a landslide vote in parliament, the Deutschlandticket is set to continue in 2025 - but the long-term fate of Germany's popular travel pass remains unclear.
French and German rail operators launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin on Monday, in response to growing European demand for train travel.
Deutsche Bahn launched a new timetable on December 15th. It includes more direct services and international connections, but some tickets are pricier. We round up the key points.
