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the modernization of a railway section

30.04.2024

Deutsche Bahn has begun the modernization of a railway section in the federal state of Hesse

Deutsche Bahn has begun the modernization of a 23-kilometer stretch of railway in the federal state of Hesse, with a project cost of 1.
smoking marijuana at train stations has been banned

23.04.2024

In Germany, smoking marijuana at train stations has been banned

Germany is implementing new rules regarding marijuana smoking at train stations, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply with reference to Nakolei Pl.
The robot is inspecting the wheelset axles of freight cars

22.04.2024

The robot Spot is already inspecting the wheelset axles of DB Cargo’s freight cars

At the wagon maintenance depot in Mainz-Bischofsheim, they are testing the quadruped robot Spot, which has been equipped with equipment for identifying freight cars and determining their locations in the depot's tracks, as well as for inspecting the condition of the wheelset axles, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Two-seat compartment for high-speed trains from Deutsche Bahn

18.04.2024

Two-seat compartment for high-speed trains from Deutsche Bahn

The national German carrier, Deutsche Bahn, showcased an innovative model of a two-seat compartment for high-speed trains at the 'Experience DB Mobility' exhibition in Berlin, as reported by the company “NPO A.
Bulgarian State Railways will acquire passenger cars

11.04.2024

Bulgarian State Railways will acquire passenger cars from the German railways

Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ) have completed a major deal, acquiring 76 used wagons from the National Railways of Germany, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Record investments and losses on German railways

26.03.2024

Record investments and losses on German railways

In 2023, Germany's railways (DB) demonstrated decisive actions in investment, investing a record €7. 6 billion in infrastructure development and fleet renewal, which is 16% more than the previous year, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
vandalism on railway tracks

21.03.2024

The robot dog Spot is an ally in the fight against vandalism on railway tracks

A new ally in the battle against vandalism on railway tracks is the Spot robot dog, developed for the German railways (DB), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Siemens has delivered the 137th ICE 4 train for Deutsche Bahn

19.03.2024

Siemens has delivered the 137th ICE 4 train for Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) announced that its ICE 4 fleet is now equipped with the 137th train, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Vectron Dual Mode light - a new locomotive from Siemens Mobility

18.03.2024

The Vectron Dual Mode light – a new locomotive from Siemens Mobility

DB Cargo and Siemens Mobility have unveiled the new Vectron Dual Mode light locomotive, promising a revolution in freight transportation, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The strikes by German railway workers

12.03.2024

The strikes by German railway workers affect the logistics of metallurgical companies

Railway shutdowns in Germany significantly impact logistics in the steel industry, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
to acquire DB Schenker

11.03.2024

The Danish DSV is vying to acquire DB Schenker

The Danish giant DSV is vying to acquire DB Schenker, the logistics division of Deutsche Bahn, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Профсоюз машинистов

07.03.2024

The next strike in Germany was staged by train drivers

On Thursday, March 7, the German Locomotive Drivers' Union (GDL) initiated another strike on passenger rail transport, which will last for 35 hours, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.