The Deutsche Bahn is facing a significant crisis as its infrastructure struggles to keep up with operational demands.

Recent reports reveal that the train schedules have been altered between two and three million times this year alone due to signal failures, switch malfunctions, and outdated tracks.

This has led to a "loss of control," according to a board member, with train punctuality plummeting to just 62% in long-distance travel.

The aging infrastructure, described as the oldest in Western Europe, has been neglected for decades, resulting in severe delays and disruptions.

Efforts are underway to modernize the system, but experts warn it could take up to a decade to see substantial improvements.

Meanwhile, neighboring countries like Switzerland have started to limit the entry of German trains to maintain their own punctuality standards.