DB Revolutionizes Long-Distance Travel in 2026 with Major Service Expansion
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is set to revolutionize long-distance travel with a major expansion and optimization of its services, effective from the 2026 timetable change. The railway giant aims to provide travelers with a denser range of news, improved punctuality, and optimized networking.
DB is introducing around 40 new or extended trips daily, including new Eurocity lines and direct connections to Switzerland, Prague, and Brussels. This expansion will significantly boost cross-border news. Additionally, 21 cities will benefit from a connection rhythm of 30 minutes starting December 2025.
The ICE network is being simplified and made more efficient. Some underutilized local connections will be discontinued to improve overall performance. The ICE Sprinter network is also being expanded with 14 new trips on the axes Hamburg-Frankfurt and Berlin-Munich, and a record connection between Berlin and Stuttgart in just 4 hours and 45 minutes.
DB is also announcing new direct connections, adjusted travel times, and improved connections. Many major cities and important transport axes will see increased news, with the half-hourly rhythm doubling to cover 2,300 kilometers of the route network.
By the end of 2026, DB plans to integrate tickets from all major neighboring railways via bahn.de and the DB Navigator, further streamlining travel. The goal is to provide travelers with a seamless, efficient, and punctual service, making long-distance travel by rail more attractive than ever.
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