German trains to offer coffee in porcelain or glass cups to cut waste

Deutsche Bahn passengers will be offered reusable cups, plates and bowls from next year

Deutsche Bahn passengers will be able to get their coffee in a porcelain cup from next year, the German rail operator has announced, as it seeks to cut waste.

Travellers will be able to choose a “high-quality porcelain or glass” option when ordering food and drink onboard its intercity and high-speed services, the company said in a statement.