Overview

• He said it was “pretty dumb” to get upset over a five-minute delay and suggested that anyone whose weekend is ruined by such a short hold-up should perhaps not travel by train.
• He emphasized that occasional delays are unavoidable given the complexity of Deutsche Bahn’s rail network.
• Living in Berlin and working in Cologne on RTL’s “Unter uns,” the 39-year-old actor commutes by train regularly and uses the journey to learn lines for his role.
• He makes almost weekly visits to his grandparents in Berlin to play cards and “Mensch ärgere Dich nicht,” underscoring the personal importance of reliable travel.
• Reported by Deutsche Presse-Agentur and picked up by major outlets, his interview has reignited discussion about Germany’s broader culture of public-transport criticism.