Germany's state railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB)announced its financial results for the first six months of 2025. During this period, the company Net loss of 760 million euros reported that it has halved its losses this year, compared to a loss of 1,6 billion euros recorded in the same period last year. Meanwhile, the company's turnover increased by 3,4 percent. 13,3 billion euros rose.

Deutsche Bahn has been struggling with infrastructure problems, frequent delays, and financial difficulties in recent years. To overcome these problems, it is implementing a comprehensive restructuring program that will run until 2027. As part of this program, Overhaul of 40 lines is being planned.

In parallel with these studies, from August 1 The Berlin-Hamburg line will be completely closed for nine monthsExperts say the renovation of this line will be a major test for Deutsche Bahn. This line, which is longer than the Frankfurt-Mannheim line, increases operational challenges due to limited alternative routes. Four more major lines are planned for rehabilitation in 2026.

However, these studies are not expected to yield immediate results. Long-distance trains will only operate in June. 57,1 percent on time This low performance rate justifies long-standing passenger complaints. The company announced that it would increase this rate by the end of the year. 65-70 percent aims to raise the level.

Inadequate infrastructure, rising passenger numbers, and chronic delays remain the biggest obstacles facing Deutsche Bahn. Passengers, however, say they don't want to wait any longer for a recovery. It remains to be seen when the concrete results of the restructuring program initiated by DB will become apparent.