Germany announces a tender for 400 electric trains for the railway network

Germany has launched its largest tender for the supply of 400 modern electric trains for railways. The total contract value could reach up to €5 billion, excluding additional services. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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Major passenger operator DB Regio has announced a tender to purchase electric trains for network modernization. The contract includes trains with a maximum speed of 160 km/h and a capacity of 600 passengers.

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They will be developed based on the existing Class 423 and 430 trainsets, already in operation in several regions of the country. Manufacturers must ensure high technological standards and reliability of the supplied trains.

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Up to three framework agreements with leading railway manufacturers are planned. These agreements will be in effect from April 2026 to March 2034.

The contract also includes commitments for technical maintenance and spare parts supply. The main regions of operation will be the S-Bahn networks in Rhine-Main, Stuttgart, and Munich.

This large-scale procurement is a key step toward modernizing the country’s railway transport. Authorities aim to reduce carbon emissions by increasing the number of electric trains in operation.

Companies interested in participating must offer innovative solutions that meet environmental and technical standards. The tender will shape the future of Germany’s railway infrastructure.

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