Overview
- Evelyn Palla unveils ‘Sofortprogramme’ to increase toilet availability, improve train cleanliness, raise onboard comfort and restore reliable bistro service on long-distance trains.
- Deutsche Bahn plans to reinforce patrols at 18 major stations with four-person teams made up of two DB security staff and two police officers.
- Palla notes a three- to four-year slide in punctuality and sets an initial objective to stabilize performance before pushing it higher.
- The overhaul extends to management reductions at headquarters and a thorough review of Stuttgart 21 delays, including scrutiny of Hitachi’s role.
- For the Christmas travel period, DB reports about 14% more bookings than 2024 and will scale back construction to maximize capacity and reduce disruptions.