Against the backdrop of rising fuel prices caused by the Iran war, Deutsche Bahn is experiencing increased demand during the Easter holiday period. According to a railway spokesperson speaking to "Bild am Sonntag," bookings in long-distance travel are running in the "double-digit percentage range above expectations" on certain days. The most sought-after connections include Berlin-Cologne, Berlin-Munich, and Frankfurt-Cologne.
"I am pleased that more bookings are being made than expected - certainly also because of the high fuel prices," Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla told "Bild am Sonntag." According to the statement, the railway is deploying additional trains starting this weekend "towards Sylt, the Black Forest, and to Lake Constance."
Despite the additional offerings, the railway warned of capacity constraints. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Monday are considered "almost fully booked," according to the announcement. However, according to Palla, there are still "available seats and affordable tickets outside peak times, for example on Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday."
Construction work will also be taking place over Easter according to the railway, which has repeatedly led to delays in the past. According to the information provided, affected routes include those between Leipzig and Halle, around Hannover, and between Frankfurt and Fulda. Buses instead of trains will also operate between Baden-Baden and Freiburg.
According to a survey by the opinion research institute Insa commissioned by "Bild am Sonntag," more than one-third (36 percent) of respondents want to restrict their Easter travel due to high fuel costs. Twenty-three percent are sticking to their travel plans. Insa surveyed 1,003 people on March 26 and 27. The possible margin of error is plus/minus 3.1 percentage points.
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