Deutsche Bahn to End Printed Arrival Schedules at Stations

Starting December 15, travelers will need to rely on digital platforms for train arrival information, sparking accessibility concerns.

Deutsche Bahn will remove printed arrival schedules from station display cases beginning December 15, citing low usage and high maintenance costs.
Digital alternatives such as live monitors, the DB Navigator app, and the Deutsche Bahn website will provide real-time arrival information.
Advocacy groups criticize the move, arguing it disadvantages older adults, people with disabilities, and those without access to digital tools.
The company claims the change improves environmental sustainability by reducing paper use and aligns with broader efforts to modernize passenger information systems.
Printed departure schedules will remain available for now, but their future availability has not been confirmed.