The standard time has been reinstated across Europe. In Germany and numerous other countries, the clocks were set back from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m., concluding the 47 consecutive periods of Daylight Saving Time.
Regarding its night trains, Deutsche Bahn maintains that they will stop at “an appropriate station.” The company explains that this measure ensures the trains arrive at their destination stations according to the timetable, preventing them from arriving an hour too early in the morning. Similarly, S-Bahn services whose departure times fall between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. will run twice; the railway notes that this requires both additional vehicles and more personnel.
For years, there has been a discussion about abolishing the time change. According to various polls, a significant majority of the population does not wish to change the clocks twice every year. However, this proposal is not progressing at the EU level, and even if Brussels were to agree on its abolition, it is expected that this would take several years of preparatory time.
Therefore, the clocks will be moved forward from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. on March 28, 2027, commencing the 48th period of Daylight Saving Time.
