Overview
- Deutsche Bahn, which issued the advisory Wednesday, expects very high loads on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday.
- The operator urges travelers to reserve seats because many long‑distance bookings have already been made.
- Routes between major cities, including Berlin–Cologne, Berlin–Munich and Frankfurt–Cologne, are likely to be the most crowded.
- Bookings on some days are running in the double‑digit percentage range above forecasts, which the company links in part to higher fuel prices.
- Passengers who can travel on Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday, or in the evening, will usually find less crowded trains.