Overview

• Deutsche Bahn’s Berlin–Brandenburg representative Alexander Kaczmarek said riders should expect ongoing service disruptions for several months.
• He cited days with 200 to 300 incidents impacting S‑Bahn operations across the network.
• Breakdowns involve defective signals, aging signal boxes and switches, as well as problems with some trains.
• A dedicated taskforce has produced initial measures, yet there is no single lever that can resolve the issues quickly.
• Kaczmarek set an expectation for noticeable improvement by year’s end rather than immediate relief.