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Focus on punctuality
Significantly improved development
| Punctuality (%) | H1 | 2019 | H1 | |
| 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.