A series of coordinated arson attacks have paralysed the French rail network on the opening day of the Olympics. Here's how passengers in Germany are affected.
Germany's state-owned train operator Deutsche Bahn said Thursday that its year-on-year net losses soared 16-fold in the first half of 2024, reflecting the impacts of extreme weather, strikes, and upgrades to its ageing network.
Commuters in Berlin will need to navigate around the city's most popular S-Bahn lines for weeks. Visitors stopping by the capital on their summer vacation will also be affected.
The Riedbahn rail route between Frankfurt and Mannheim is set to close for five months from July 15th. It is the first of dozens of major renovations intended to improve Germany’s railways.
From broken-down trains to endless delays and cancellations, readers share their experiences of how travelling with Deutsche Bahn has become a test of endurance.
Transport ministers across German states have been meeting to talk about the future of the Deutschlandticket, with suggestions the price could rise earlier than planned - and even by as much as €10.
Statistics show that punctuality has been getting worse on German long-distance trains in recent years. We want to hear your experience of using IC and ICE trains in Germany.
Deutsche Bahn recorded one of its worst ever punctuality rates in June, with around half of long-distance trains reportedly arriving late to their destination. Why is punctuality getting worse?
While German cities are some of the best connected in the world, inadequate infrastructure in the countryside can create headaches for public transport users. Could new 'transfer hubs' be the answer?
Travel chaos following the England vs. Serbia match on Sunday night left fans questioning Germany's reputation for punctual trains and buses. Are German cities adequately prepared for Euro 2024?
Lasse Stolley was looking for a change in scenery after a planned apprenticeship fell through. So nearly two years ago the teenager began living on German trains.
Severe rain storms have brought flooding and landslides to southern Germany, disrupting train routes and derailing a passenger train, among other devastating impacts. Here's where trains are currently cancelled.
Southern Germany is still dealing with major flooding. In some places evacuations continued through the night, in others the extent of the damage is finally being seen. Rail traffic is still at a standstill on some lines.
Want to take a train trip in Germany but don't know where to start? Here are our top picks for beautiful rail routes across Germany – just grab a ticket and climb aboard.
Regional trains in Germany have become completely overloaded on excursion routes in the summer season since the introduction of the Deutschlandticket. This season Deutsche Bahn plans to take countermeasures.
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is ploughing billions into rail upgrades this year, which will result in temporary detours and longer journey times. We look at the areas affected.
Adults in Germany have been allowed to smoke cannabis by law since 1st April. However, smoking is banned in playgrounds and schools, with train stations soon to be added to the taboo list.
A project to renew an old train line would bring new stations and faster connections to passengers in Berlin. Here are the new routes being planned in the city’s southwest.
In recent years, Germany's state rail Deutsche Bahn has become notoriously beset by delays. But Transport Minister Volker Wissing expects some improvements in the situation by the Christmas holidays.
A recently launched night train route - connecting Berlin with both Amsterdam and Brussels by night train - has how been extended to include the Saxon and Czech capitals.
