German Transport Minister sets 2029 rail Punctuality goal and announces major line closure
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- Federal Transport Minister Steffen Bilger pledged to improve rail service for customers by 2029, targeting a 70% punctuality rate in long‑distance traffic, up from just over 50% in recent months. He also unveiled a new construction concept aimed at creating "störungsfrei" (disruption‑free) sections after repairs. The Berlin‑Hannover railway line will be closed for 14 months starting on Friday. (sources: [1])
- The government and Deutsche Bahn are negotiating a performance agreement worth more than €80 billion for the next five years to fund these upgrades.
Why it matters
Higher punctuality and longer‑term infrastructure reliability could affect travel planning and ticketing for airlines and other transport providers that compete with or complement rail services.
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