The German railway made big losses again last year. After taxes there was a loss of 2.3 billion euros. This emerges from the published balance sheet report. The write-off of 1.4 billion euros is particularly difficult Long-distance transport out of. The report was created because the railway expects to earn less money than originally planned due to the poor condition of its tracks, trains and stations.
At the same time there was a positive one Special effect: Through the sale of the former Deutsche Bahn subsidiary Schenker, the German railway Revenue of 5.3 billion euros. However, these funds were largely used to reduce debt.
Sales rose by three percent to around 27 billion euros in 2025. The group announced that the operating result (EBIT) adjusted for special effects improved by 630 million to plus 297 million. In view of these figures, Bahn boss Evelyn Palla spoke of an “important step forward”. A trend reversal is emerging. “But better isn’t good enough.”
The depreciation in long-distance transport is an expression of a “new realism,” said Palla. “Construction sites and restrictions will be with us for years to come, and especially this Long-distance transport “It will take at least ten years to get the rail back into good condition. “We have to clearly state this reality and also reflect it in our figures.”