Deutsche Bahn: Aiming to Boost Seats, Not Reduce 'Em!
Deutsche Bahn refuses claims about seat cancellations
Contrary to some rumors, Deutsche Bahn, the renowned railway company, is gearing up to expand its seating capacity, not shrink it, in the long-distance traffic sector [1]. Yeah, you heard it right! The gang's not pulling back, but moving forward, literally and figuratively.
Reports had made rounds that Deutsche Bahn was supposedly considering getting rid of 21,000 seats in long-distance traffic, but hold your horses! The company has turned down these claims, assuring the public that the seats available to passengers will increase by 2036 [1]. In other words, get ready for a comfy ride with even more room to stretch out.
A confidential company report, evaluated by the media, hinted at Deutsche Bahn considering reducing the number of seats in long-distance traffic from the current 265,000 to 244,000 by 2036. However, remember that these numbers aren't about the daily seats available but the seats in the overall fleet, including seats in older Intercity trains that aren't usually in service [2].
So, the real deal here is the planned retirement of older, faulty Intercity trains, leaving room for the efficient and modern ICE (InterCity Express) trains to shine [2]. The plan also includes ICE trains running on routes currently served by IC trains, beefing up the long-distance service.
In short, Deutsche Bahn is not about to abandon nationwide transportation; instead, it's committed to maintaining a comprehensive transport offering across Germany [2]. So, grab your tickets, sit back, and enjoy the ride because Deutsche Bahn has got your back!
References:
- ntv.de, lme/dpa
- Spiegel report
- In light of this expansion in Deutsche Bahn's seating capacity, the company might need to revise both its community policy and employment policy to accommodate the increase in passengers and staff required to operate the extended long-distance traffic sector.
- Efforts to modernize Deutsche Bahn's fleet, such as the retirement of older Intercity trains and the incorporation of modern ICE trains, may influence the overall industry finance within the automotive sector, as the manufacturing and maintenance of these trains could stimulate demand for specific parts and services.
