National Company "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" (KTZ) and DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH have signed an agreement to develop cooperation, as reported by the railway journal Railway Supply.
Currently, DB has implemented their own AI-based developments to resolve conflicts between trains in urban rail systems in Stuttgart, Munich, and the Rhine-Main region, according to Railway Supply citing DB.
In 2023, DB is forced to replace nearly half a million sleepers due to the train crash in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in June 2022, according to the railway portal Railway Supply.
The German carrier states that this will enable the use of 3D printing for producing 10% of the parts used in rolling stock maintenance, according to Railway Supply citing DB.
This represents an investment of approximately 2 billion euros and marks the second-largest one-time train purchase in the company's history. Spanish manufacturer Talgo is the main beneficiary. This information is reported by Railway Supply magazine, citing RailTech.
In the third round of negotiations with the transport union, EVG Deutsche Bahn submitted a much higher offer. It includes a 10% pay rise for people with low to moderate incomes, an 8% pay rise for people with higher incomes, and an additional €2,850 inflation bonus for everyone, Railway Supply magazine reports, citing Kurier Kolejowy.
250,000 Deutschlandticket for 49 euros, giving access to almost all forms of public transport for a month, were sold in the first three days, the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure announced on Tuesday. Railway Supply magazine writes about this with reference to RailTech.
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) Group reported a net loss of 227 million euros in 2022, compared to a loss of 911 million euros a year earlier. Railway Supply magazine writes about this with reference to Railway Technology.
In an internal report from Deutsche Bahn's Supervisory Board, DB Netz chairman Philipp Nagl warned that the poor condition of parts of the national rail network could jeopardize future growth and service quality. The report says that the cost of restoring 33,400 kilometers of the route network to good condition is 89 billion euros, Railway Supply reports, citing the Railway Gazette.
The Deutsche Bahn Group released its full-year results, announcing a positive operating result. However, the positive headlines mask some not-so-positive takeaways from the results, such as a loss-making cargo division, poor punctuality, and after-tax losses for the group. In fact, DB is heading for a serious operating loss this fiscal year, Railway Supply magazine reported, quoting RailFreight.
A big warning strike by transport workers began in Germany on 27 March. The strike will last a day and will affect the operation of many modes of transport across the country. Railway Supply magazine wrote about it with reference to the URM. The railway transport union EVG and the Verdi trade union stand up for higher wages for industry workers.
Recent sleeper inspections in Germany have led to new, stricter procedures at Deutsche Bahn (DB) for the following inspections. Sleepers have been at the centre of attention since last year’s deadly derailment in the state Bavaria. This is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to RailTech.
