Deutsche Bahn AG

Germany’s rail operator has introduced innovation at the ICE depot in Leipzig by installing solar panels and a battery storage system that covers a quarter of the facility’s energy needs and saves around $92,000 per year.

ÖBB plans to purchase 17 used KISS trains from DB to accelerate network expansion in southern Austria and meet rising demand for intercity travel.

The reconstruction of the Berlin–Hamburg line will proceed without ETCS implementation, as Deutsche Bahn revised its technical approach to the upgrade.

Netinera has announced a competitive tender for 50 high-speed trains as it prepares to enter Germany’s intercity market and compete with Deutsche Bahn’s long-held dominance.

Deutsche Bahn resumed train operations between Hannover, Bremen, and Minden after severe delays caused by a damaged overhead line and a broken signal, bringing relief to passengers across the region.

On April 30, 2025, Deutsche Bahn officially completed the sale of its logistics subsidiary DB Schenker to Danish company DSV, after receiving prior approval from regulators in the EU and the US.

SBB has reduced German train routes because delays at Deutsche Bahn continue disrupting cross-border services, forcing travelers heading to Switzerland to switch trains at Basel.

Deutsche Bahn has completed the €14. 3 billion sale of DB Schenker to DSV, significantly reducing debt and enabling the rail operator to focus on its core business operations.

Germany is preparing to invest €150 billion in its railway system as part of a sweeping plan to upgrade critical infrastructure and address persistent transportation issues.

S-Bahn Hamburg signed a contract with Alstom worth over €60 million to equip 82 BR 490 series trains with ETCS and ATO systems, enhancing transport safety and operational efficiency.

The recently signed German coalition agreement outlines its policy direction, but offers little clarity or assurance for the rail sector’s future development and investment opportunities.

Alstom has secured a €60 million ($66. 5 million) contract from S-Bahn Hamburg to enhance the digital capabilities of 82 BR 490 S-Bahn trains.