Focus on punctuality

Significantly improved development

Punctuality (%)

H1
2020

2019

H1
2019

 

Rail in Germany 1)

95.0

93.1

93.6

DB Group (rail) in Germany

95.6

93.7

94.2

     DB rail passenger transport in Germany

95.7

93.9

94.3

          DB Long-­­Distance

83.5

75.9

77.2

           DB Regional

96.0

94.3

94.7

     DB Cargo (Germany)

79.7

73.8

73.1

DB Arriva (rail: Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and Poland)  

91.5 

89.3

92.3

DB Regional (bus) 2)

82.8

81.6

82.1

DB Cargo (Europa)

79.1 

74.0

73.8

1) Non-­­Group and DB Group train operating companies.
2) Change in method from 2020 onwards, with retroactive adjustments.

In spite of great challenges, there was a significant improvement in punctuality in rail transport in Germany.

The reason for this is our excellent crisis management. Reducing services to a robust basic level had a positive effect on operating performance during the Covid-19 restrictions and took the pressure off particularly busy lines. In addition, the lower number of passengers meant that there were fewer delays due to excessive stopping times.

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