The tech start-up “Chuuchuu” has analyzed more than 17.3 million train journeys in Europe for the year 2025. The result: the delays added up to a total waiting time of almost 136 years. Germany’s trains are at the bottom of the rankings.
Hang on…
17.3 million train journeys
136 years / 17.3 million journeys = 4.13 minutes per journey.
This is what we call an anecdotal fallacy. I’m glad the trains ran well for you. They do not on average. Have a gander online if you don’t believe me.
https://www.falstaff.com/en/news/sad-result-europes-trains-are-delayed-by-a-total-of-136-years#google_vignette
Gee, 136 years, that’s a lot. Let’s see:
Hang on…
136 years / 17.3 million journeys = 4.13 minutes per journey.
What is that fallacy called?