Toilet prices pop at Berlin Central Station: 50% inflation!

Toilet prices pop at Berlin Central Station: 50% inflation!

at Berlin's main train station, one of the most frequented train stations in Germany, the quiet place is now becoming more expensive: the toilet fee increases from 1 euro to 1.50 euros - this is a whopping 50 percent! This reported Berlin Live . A total of 13 train stations in Germany, including the big cities such as Munich, Frankfurt and Cologne, are affected. The reason for the price adjustment is increased costs for salaries, water, electricity and material. Despite the price increase, the value bon that customers receive for their visit remains at 50 cents. Cinemat mats are available for use around the clock, which forces travelers in these central nodes to dig deeper into their pockets.

savings and new connections

The internal timetable change not only brings with it higher toilet prices, but also new connections and a denser offer for international trips. The world that has now existed in twelve neighboring countries since the change every day. Particularly noteworthy is the new ICE connection to Paris, which runs at 12:02 p.m. from the Berlin Central Station and arrives after eight hours. There are also improvements on the popular routes between Berlin and Frankfurt, since six additional sprinters are now available without intermediate stops that are faster compared to regular long -distance trains.

However, travelers must note that train travels will in future become 5.9 percent more expensive, with the entry prices for savings and super savings offering remain unchanged. At the same time, the train cannot avoid modernizing a dilapidated route network and plans extensive renovations that could suffer. From August 2023, the route between Hamburg and Berlin will be completely closed to fundamental renovation. The railway should work to improve reliability by April 2026, while demand for international connections is growing steadily. The railway thus relies on a comprehensive modernization program to meet the requirements of travelers.