Deutsche Bahn was as punctual as hardly ever in the first half-year
Due to strikes, construction sites, and most notably numerous extreme weather events, the railway was unusually delayed during the first half of the year. Only 62.7 percent of long-distance trains reached their destinations on time in the first six months of this year, according to the railway company.
"The massive strikes, nationwide construction activities, and especially the extreme weather events in the first half of the year to an unprecedented extent have had a negative impact", it was stated.**
The situation was particularly challenging in June. In several regions, there were floodings, dam failures, and landslides that also affected the railway traffic. Nearly every second train was delayed, which means a delay of at least six minutes. The punctuality rate in June was 52.9 percent.
The striking workers and the unfavorable weather conditions throughout the first half of the year significantly impacted the German railway's construction sites, leading to further delays. The unusual disruptions, including the strikes and weather events, severely affected the railway's ability to meet its schedule, with only half of long-distance trains arriving on time during this period. Despite the efforts made to manage the challenging conditions, the construction sites were still a major contributing factor to the delays.
