An example of such practice is the Munich-Hamburg train, which-already delayed-finished his run in Cologne, instead of getting to the final station. The official reason for the decision was “lack of staff”. However, according to the sources of “Der Spiegel”, such actions are part of a universal procedure aimed at improving statistical data.
It is worth noting that In Deutsche Bahn statistics, the train is considered punctual if its delay does not exceed six minutes. What's more, The canceled calls are not included in this data at all. Thanks to this, the company can present more favorable results during press conferences and business meetings.
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Deutsche Bahn and “Fixation on numbers”
Deutsche Bahn's debt is currently EUR 22 billion, and in the first half of 2025 the company has recorded a loss of EUR 760 million. According to “Der Spiegel”, such financial results may explain “Fixation on numbers”which aims to put pressure on the federal government – the owner of the company – in order to obtain additional financial support.
Controversy around the practices of the German carrier will certainly be called into question his credibility in the eyes of public opinion and investors. In the face of growing debt and financial losses, Deutsche Bahn faces the challenge not only of improving the results, but also the reconstruction of passenger trust.
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Deutsche Bahn – German giant
Deutsche Bahn is the largest railway company in Germany and one of the largest in Europe, founded in 1994 after the merger of West German and East German. The company is the property of the German state and acts as a concern covering both long -distance and regional passenger transport, as well as freight transport, as well as management of railway infrastructure.
Deutsche Bahn supports, among others Modern high -speed ICE trains, as well as an extensive network of regional and urban connections. However, the company struggles with problems related to punctuality, investments in infrastructure and disputes with employees, which often lead to strikes. M
IMO is DB plays a key role in Germany's public transport and is one of the pillars of the European railway system.
