Overview

• Deutsche Bahn initially planned to remove printed arrival schedules from 570 larger stations starting December 15, citing low usage and high maintenance costs.
• Critics, including social organizations and passenger advocacy groups, argued the removal would disadvantage non-digital travelers such as seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals.
• The railway company has now decided to keep the printed schedules for the next timetable period and will evaluate their usage in 2025 before making further decisions.
• Digital alternatives like live monitors and apps were promoted as more accurate and environmentally friendly, but concerns over accessibility led to the reversal.
• Printed departure schedules, displayed at all 5,700 stations, were not part of the initial removal plan and will remain unaffected.