Deutsche Bahn (DB) reported stronger financial results for the first half of 2025 as government support, restructuring measures and the sale of DB Schenker improved the group’s performance. Adjusted revenue increased to €13.3 billion, up 3.4% from the same period last year. Adjusted EBIT improved to -€239 million, compared with -€1.2 billion a year earlier. Net financial debt fell to €22.0 billion, mainly following the completion of the DB Schenker sale. DB completed the sale of DB Schenker to DSV on 30 April 2025. The transaction generated proceeds that the company is using to reduce debt and sharpen its focus on its core rail business. Passenger demand increased during the first half of the year. Long-distance passenger volumes rose 5.2%, while regional traffic increased 2.2%. In contrast, DB Cargo saw rail freight volumes fall 16% as the company continued to prioritise profitability. DB said the improvement reflects higher government funding, the absence of strike-related disruption seen in early 2024 and progress under its S3 restructuring programme. The programme focuses on improving infrastructure, operations and profitability. The group also continued to invest heavily in infrastructure. Gross capital expenditure reached €7.3 billion, while government support for rail infrastructure increased further. Preparations for the Hamburg–Berlin corridor modernisation were completed ahead of work starting in August 2025. Looking ahead, Deutsche Bahn maintained its full-year outlook. The company expects adjusted revenue to exceed €27 billion and forecasts a return to positive operating profit in 2025. The post Deutsche Bahn narrows H1 losses after DB Schenker sale appeared first on Container News .