E1 - The train dilemma: To be or not to be on time

Update: 2025-11-27

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If you think Germans are punctual and efficient, think again. Germany's national train system is so run down that most passengers are happy if they arrive at all. How did one of the world's most reliable train operators become an international joke? Can anyone help Germany to get back on track?

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E1 - The train dilemma: To be or not to be on time

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E1 - The train dilemma: To be or not to be on time