Gernot Liedtke

Gernot Liedtke is the Director at the Institute for Transport Research at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Berlin. He specializes in railway operations and has provided insights into the complexities of train punctuality, emphasizing the causes of delays and the interplay between initial and subsequent delays in train schedules. His expertise highlights the systemic issues within the German railway system and suggests that infrastructure limitations and operational practices contribute significantly to the persistent challenges faced by the Deutsche Bahn.