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SBB Sets Record for On‑Time Performance at 94.1% Last Year

The Swiss operator credits targeted turnarounds at the German border for limiting imported delays.

Overview

  • The most punctual day was December 28, when 98.6% of trains arrived on time.
  • The annual figure improved from 93.2% the year before, marking a year-over-year gain.
  • SBB says it sustained punctuality despite extensive construction work and about 1,600 special services for major events.
  • Late arrivals from Germany are cited as a drag on Swiss performance, prompting border turnbacks and the use of replacement trains inside Switzerland.
  • Direct comparisons with Deutsche Bahn are qualified, as SBB counts delays from three minutes while DB uses six, though Germany reported roughly 60% long‑distance punctuality.