Europe’s Trains Accumulated 136 Years of Delays

The Editors, 17.03.2026

The tech start-up Chuuchuu analyzed more than 17.3 million train journeys across Europe for the year 2025. The result: delays added up to nearly 136 years of waiting time. Germany’s railways rank last in the comparison.

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In 2025, Europe’s rail network was heavily affected by delays, according to the analysis by Chuuchuu. The sobering finding: trains accumulated a total of 71.3 million minutes of delay—equivalent to almost 136 years. Germany accounts for the largest share of these delays, while Switzerland stands out for its exceptional punctuality.

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