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Questions raised over punctuality of Germany's Deutsche Bahn

Germany's national rail service, Deutsche Bahn, continues to face scrutiny over its persistent lack of punctuality during the first half of 2026.

By 31 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET Updated 31 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET

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Germany's national rail service, Deutsche Bahn, has gained notoriety for frequent delays across its network. As questions mount regarding the company's performance, reports from The Local examine whether the operator managed to improve train punctuality during the first half of 2026. No specific figures regarding arrival rates were detailed in the initial reports.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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