Deutsche Bahn pays out compensation to millions of rail passengers in Germany
Briefly

Deutsche Bahn's punctuality in 2024 plummeted to its lowest in over two decades, leading to substantial compensation payouts of €197 million for delayed travellers. The company reported a staggering 6.9 million compensation applications, a sharp increase from 5.6 million the previous year. More than one-third of long-distance trains experienced delays, with only 62.5% arriving on time. The railway operator attributes worsening delays to infrastructure issues and aims to improve punctuality to 75-80% by 2027 by renovating 41 critical corridors.
In 2024, Deutsche Bahn's punctuality reached its lowest level in over 20 years, leading to €197 million in compensation paid to passengers for delays.
Last year, more than one in three long-distance trains was delayed, with just 62.5% of DB's trains arriving on time, indicating significant operational challenges.
Read at The Local Germany
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