DB Regio Targets Less Than 1% Self-Caused Train Cancellations by 2027

The company has made significant progress in addressing staffing shortages but continues to face challenges with infrastructure and vehicle maintenance.

• DB Regio aims to reduce self-caused train cancellations in regional transport to below one percent by 2027, down from two percent in 2023.
• In 2024, the company overcame staffing shortages by hiring 6,800 employees, reducing personnel-related cancellations by 40%.
• Infrastructure-related cancellations remain a major issue, accounting for eight percent of cancellations in 2023, which DB Regio cannot directly control.
• Plans to improve reliability include simplifying workshop structures and standardizing train fleets, particularly in the S-Bahn sector.
• DB Regio does not receive payment for canceled trains, providing a financial incentive to enhance operational performance.

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