Deutsche Bahn’s once-admired service has descended into chaos. Whether decades of poor investment or the company’s unusual structure is to blame, it’s a huge headache for a coalition trying to meet climate goals
I live in the northeast and used to use it semi regularly (2-3 times per week).
Delays were insane if it was so much as sprinkling out. But the real problem was that it wasn’t much of any cheaper if you already owned and insured a car.
Also for the rest of the country, it’s hard to care about something you don’t have access to and won’t be able to experience in even the remote future.
I live in the northeast and used to use it semi regularly (2-3 times per week).
Delays were insane if it was so much as sprinkling out. But the real problem was that it wasn’t much of any cheaper if you already owned and insured a car.
Also for the rest of the country, it’s hard to care about something you don’t have access to and won’t be able to experience in even the remote future.