• @herrvogel@lemmy.world
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          42 days ago

          In 2023, the on-time arrival percentage of ICE trains was 60something%. That’s not exactly a number that screams reliability. I don’t remember the exact number DB had to pay out for delay compensations that year but it was an embarrassing sum. Just today 2 separate people in my group chat were saying unsavory things about DB’s mother because of 30+ minute delays on two separate ICE trains.

          German trains being on time is a myth.

          • @Treczoks@lemmy.world
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            32 days ago

            While punctuality is not the German trains strong point, this is mostly due to congestion and construction sites. The trains as such are remarkably reliable.

            • @Lauchmelder@feddit.org
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              42 days ago

              if you want to know how well ICEs can perform with a functional rail network, look to Spain’s renfe. It’s built by Siemens and basically an ICE with a purple strip.