When trains are delayed or canceled altogether, Deutsche Bahn provides compensation. Until now, this has applied regardless of the cause of the delay. From June 7, this will change: there will no longer be any money for cancellations and delays due to bad weather, sabotage or people on the tracks. This all falls under the term “force majeure”. This is the result of the new EU railroad passenger rights regulation, about which the European Consumer Center provides information. Strikes by railroad personnel, by the way, do not fall under the exemption rules. So if train drivers go on strike and… Read More
Rail delays: No more compensation in the event of bad weather
