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Start-branded double-deck regional train at Hamburg Central Station

03.08.2026

DB Regio integrates Start Deutschland from 1 August

Red DB Cargo locomotive 193 315 hauling a freight train through Solnhofen station in Bavaria

01.08.2026

DB InfraGO Temporarily Waives Fees for Heatwave Train Cuts

DB Cargo locomotive hauling an automotive freight train on an electrified railway in Germany

26.07.2026

German Freight Track Access Charges Cut 12% in 2026 Reset

Probe BahnCard Gold: DB free travel after German golds

19.01.2026

Probe BahnCard Gold brings free DB travel after German golds

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has introduced Probe BahnCard Gold as a limited-time promotional edition tied to the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics, as outlined in a Deutsche Bahn press release.
Major Rail Investment Transforms Bavaria’s Infrastructure

21.10.2025

Major Rail Investment Transforms Bavaria’s Infrastructure

DB InfraGO is set to invest over €4 billion ($4. 3 billion) in 2026 to update tracks, upgrade connectivity, and upgrade railway infrastructure across Bavaria.
Deutsche Bahn unveils ICE L, setting a new comfort standard

18.10.2025

Deutsche Bahn unveils ICE L, setting a new comfort standard

Deutsche Bahn unveiled the new ICE L in Berlin and highlighted its emphasis on innovative spirit, accessibility, and comfort for the passengers within the new conception of future sustainable European rail transport.
Siemensbahn Reactivation Ushers in a New Era of Rail Innovation

05.10.2025

Siemensbahn Reactivation Ushers in a New Era of Rail Innovation

Siemensbahn will rise from the dead when Deutsche Bahn spearheads joint initiatives in modernizing Berlin’s historic railway and reviving sustainable, high-class connectivity for the future generation.
Deutsche Bahn deploys 5G network to digitalize railways

17.09.2025

Deutsche Bahn deploys 5G network to digitalize railways

Nokia deployed the world’s first 5G network running at 1900 MHz to power the tests within the Deutsche Bahn test site. It is a manifestation of the strategic ambition to digitalize railways across Europe.
New Train for S-Bahn Munich: Siemens and DB Unveil Full-Scale Model

11.09.2025

New Train for S-Bahn Munich: Siemens and DB Unveil Full-Scale Model

At the IAA Mobility motor show in Munich, DB and Siemens Mobility launched a full-length train prototype for S-Bahn Munich, scheduled to enter service in the year 2028 as the city’s largest rail upgrade.
Siemens Mobility and Stadler to Supply New Trains for Berlin

08.09.2025

Siemens Mobility and Stadler to Supply New Trains for Berlin

Siemens Mobility and Stadler are scheduled to supply Berlin trains in a record contract involving over a thousand cars and long-term maintenance, but the signing on the deal is dependent on the consideration of the appeal.
DB to modernize Anhalter Bahn with 130 km track renewal

07.09.2025

DB to modernize Anhalter Bahn with 130 km track renewal

DB starts major track work on Anhalter Bahn. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Trains Germany — Poland: More Daily Services in 2025

02.09.2025

Trains Between Germany and Poland: Increased Services in 2025

From December 2025, there will be more train services than ever before between Germany and Poland, while cross-border services will benefit from more frequent and faster links.
Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz will step down earlier than planned, and the decision highlights a pivotal moment for the company’s modernization strategy and the government’s wider infrastructure reform agenda.

19.08.2025

Deutsche Bahn leadership change and future strategy

Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz will step down earlier than planned, and the decision highlights a pivotal moment for the company’s modernization strategy and the government’s wider infrastructure reform agenda.
The high-speed train ICE L, developed by Talgo, has received approval for operation in Germany and will begin running on the Berlin — Cologne route in December 2025

14.08.2025

High-Speed Train ICE L to Begin Regular Service in Germany

The high-speed train ICE L, developed by Talgo, has received approval for operation in Germany and will begin running on the Berlin — Cologne route in December 2025.
DB has launched a pilot project for a multilingual AI assistant at Berlin Brandenburg Airport to simplify train ticket purchases and improve passenger service quality

12.08.2025

DB tests multilingual AI assistant at Berlin Airport

DB has launched a pilot project for a multilingual AI assistant at Berlin Brandenburg Airport to simplify train ticket purchases and improve passenger service quality.