Deutsche Bahn Reports €1.8 Billion Loss for 2024 Amid Ongoing Crisis
The German rail operator faces historic low punctuality, mounting debt, and structural challenges as it pursues a major modernization effort.
- Deutsche Bahn's financial loss for 2024 totaled €1.8 billion, reflecting continued struggles in its operations and infrastructure.
- Long-distance train punctuality hit a historic low of 62.5% in 2024, leading to €200 million in passenger compensation claims.
- The company has launched the 'S3' modernization program, targeting infrastructure upgrades and operational improvements, with a goal of achieving 75-80% punctuality by 2027.
- The German government is deliberating reforms to InfraGo, Deutsche Bahn's infrastructure division, while maintaining the company's integrated structure.
- Deutsche Bahn plans to cut 10,000 administrative positions by 2027 and use proceeds from the €14.3 billion sale of DB Schenker to reduce debt.








































