DB and SBB report a significant improvement in punctuality on the Stuttgart–Zurich IC route and will extend the current operating concept until December 2026.
The revised approach follows a joint review with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and feedback received during the earlier request for proposals.
The operator increased its timetable to 531 trains in the 2025/2026 off-season and 559 in summer, adding 60 and 45 services respectively compared with the previous year.