Germany's Rail Services Grind to a Halt Amid IT Glitch

WHO:

BBC News - Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway operator

WHAT:

BBC News - Deutsche Bahn has paused train services across the country due to a nationwide IT disruption.

ABC News - All trains were being held at stations because of an issue with a digital radio system.

WHERE:

BBC News - Nationwide in Germany

ABC News - Berlin, Germany

WHEN:

ABC News - The trains were halted on Tuesday evening.

WHY:

ABC News - The halt was due to a problem with a communication system.

HOW:

ABC News - The issue involved a digital radio system.

(UPDATED June 23, 2026 23:25 UTC)

Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway operator, has paused train services across the country due to a nationwide IT disruption. All trains are being held at stations because of an issue with a digital radio communication system. This halt in services began on Tuesday evening and affects travel throughout Germany.