Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
"If someone says 'asylum' here at the German border, they're entitled to a hearing. For all I care, it can be right at the border, but it must happen," said Merkel.
Deutsche Bahn train hits 405 km/h without falling to bits
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have achieved a major milestone by testing an ICE train at 405 km/h, highlighting the importance of infrastructure investment for reliable rail systems.
Germany's Deutsche Bahn to end discounted family seat reservations
From June 15th, families in Germany will no longer enjoy discounted seat reservations on Deutsche Bahn, leading to considerably higher travel costs for families.
Passenger association warns of bottlenecks as Germany's Deutsche Bahn updates trains
The process of updating the long-distance trains is essential for improving reliability; however, Pro Bahn warns of potential bottlenecks on popular routes due to phased retirements.