According to the latest data from the Verkehrsministerium, Deutsche Bahn's train punctuality rate is below 60% as of August 2026.[997][3311] The train operator reported an increase in the number of trains that failed to run on schedule, with the latest data indicating a significant rise in train outages.[3311] The Federal Ministry of Transport has expressed concern over the poor performance, with the Verkehrsministerium blaming technical issues and capacity constraints.[997] The rise in train delays and outages has sparked calls for Deutsche Bahn to reform its operations and improve its reliability.[3311] The Federal Government has vowed to support Deutsche Bahn in addressing the issues, but critics argue that more needs to be done to restore confidence in the national rail network.[997]