German intercity trains are less punctual than even the worst operator in Britain, a new analysis has revealed – despite the German chancellor mocking Britain for its “broken tracks and bad trains”.

Some content could not load. Check your internet connection or browser settings. The poor state of German trains has become a symbol for the country’s vast investment backlog and a top theme in ...

The European Union will propose extending €150 billion in loans to boost defence spending after decades of underinvestment ...