Fernzug
A Schnellzug is an express train in German-speaking countries. The term is used both generically and also as a specific train type. In Germany and Austria it is also referred to colloquially as a D-Zug, a short form of Durchgangszug, and express train services were often given numbers preceded by the letter D. The related term, snälltåg, was used in Sweden officially until January 1980.
Beyond's analysis on Fernzug
- — Deutsche Bahn's long‑distance service reliability remains poor, with one in twelve trains cancelled in H1 2026
- — Deutsche Bahn's long-distance service reliability deteriorates, with roughly one in twelve trains cancelled or partially cancelled in the first half of 2026
Recent news mentioning Fernzug
- — Bahn: Fernzug fällt aus? Diese Rechte haben Sie
- — Deutsche Bahn: Jeder zwölfte Fernzug fällt im ersten Halbjahr aus
- — Fernverkehr der Deutschen Bahn: Etwa jeder zwölfte Fernzug ganz oder teilweise ausgefallen
- — Fernverkehr der Deutschen Bahn: Erneut fast jeder zweite Fernzug im Juli unpünktlich