Rail passenger transport posted a significant growth in volume sold in the first quarter (+2.7%) compared with the corresponding period in the previous year, supported by continued good income and employment development.
Local rail passenger transport with a slight decline in the first quarter (–0.1%) and intense competition, DB Regional with comparable negative performance (–0.3%).
Long-distance rail passenger transport reported strong growth in the first quarter (+6.7%), supported by extended DB Long-Distance services.