Germany’s Deutsche Bahn Sees Jump in Air-Rail Passenger Numbers

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn saw demand for connections between its trains and flights operated by Lufthansa increase 25 percent last year. The increase comes after the railroad and airline expanded their partnership, including more direct trains to the Frankfurt airport, in 2021.

"Where aviation and rail cooperate, we record double-digit growth rates," said Michael Peterson, the head of Deutsche Bahn's long-distance rail division that includes high-speed ICE train