Long-distance transport by Deutsche Bahn: About every twelfth long-distance train canceled completely or partially
Many long-distance trains are delayed on the way - and the proportion of cancelled trains has also increased
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Many long-distance trains are delayed on the way - and the proportion of cancelled trains has also increased. August 2026, 4:00 a.m. In the first half of the year, around 8 percent of Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance trains have been cancelled in whole or in part. In the first half of the year, almost every twelfth long-distance train (8%) at Deutsche Bahn has been cancelled entirely or at least on part of the route. This was three percentage points higher than in the same period last year and the second highest level since 2019.
Furthermore, Only in the first half of 2024, there were still more train cancellations with 12 percent, which according to the answer was due to strikes by the trade union Deutscher Lokomotivführer (GDL). In the first six months of this year, according to the group, only 58.7 percent of their long-distance trains were on time. Train cancellations are not included in these statistics.
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Many long-distance trains are delayed on the way - and the proportion of cancelled trains has also increased
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAugust 2026, 4:00 a.m. In the first half of the year, around 8 percent of Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance trains have been cancelled in whole or in part. In the first half of the year, almost every twelfth long-distance train (8%) at Deutsche Bahn has been cancelled entirely or at least on part of the route.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThis was three percentage points higher than in the same period last year and the second highest level since 2019.
reliability low1/2 sourcesOnly in the first half of 2024, there were still more train cancellations with 12 percent, which according to the answer was due to strikes by the trade union Deutscher Lokomotivführer (GDL).
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn the first six months of this year, according to the group, only 58.7 percent of their long-distance trains were on time.
reliability low1/2 sourcesTrain cancellations are not included in these statistics.
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