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X’trapolis 2.0 train on a test run at North Melbourne station

05.08.2026

Australia Rail News Weekly Review: July 30–August 5

X’trapolis 2.0 train on a test run at North Melbourne station

04.08.2026

Victoria Orders 25 Additional X’trapolis 2.0 Trains

G Class tram 7006 operating Route 59 in central Melbourne on the first day of passenger service

04.08.2026

Melbourne G Class Trams Begin Passenger Service on Route 59

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

11.04.2025

Alstom Wins €60m Contract to Digitally Upgrade S-Bahn Hamburg Trains

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.
German Railways summarized the first 100 days after the reconstruction of the Riedbahn Line. The company completed the project in December 2024.

02.04.2025

Reconstruction of the Riedbahn Line: Results of the First 100 Days

German Railways summarized the first 100 days after the reconstruction of the Riedbahn Line. The company completed the project in December 2024.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) partners with ITM Power to pioneer green hydrogen solutions for transport. Their collaboration drives sustainability forward rapidly.

31.03.2025

Deutsche Bahn and ITM Power Boost Green Hydrogen Transport

Deutsche Bahn and ITM Power Join Forces for Clean Transport Solutions. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
DB Cargo partners with Bosch to launch a fully automated shunting locomotive by 2028. This innovation enhances rail freight efficiency across Germany’s network swiftly.

30.03.2025

DB Cargo Unveils Fully Automated Shunting Locomotive Innovation

DB Cargo and Bosch Unveil Fully Automated Shunting Locomotive. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway operator, has posted another significant loss for 2024. Along with this financial setback, the company has recorded its lowest punctuality rate in history, signaling serious challenges for the organization

30.03.2025

Deutsche Bahn Faces Huge Losses and Historic Low Punctuality in 2024

Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway operator, has posted another significant loss for 2024. Along with this financial setback, the company has recorded its lowest punctuality rate in history, signaling serious challenges for the organization.
German Railways (DB) and Condor recently finalized a deal to deepen their collaboration. Now, passengers can purchase combined plane and train tickets in one seamless transaction, including free seat reservations.

21.03.2025

Condor Boosts Travel with German Railways Deal

German Railways (DB) and Condor recently finalized a deal to deepen their collaboration. Now, passengers can purchase combined plane and train tickets in one seamless transaction, including free seat reservations.
Bavaria’s government actively acquires battery-electric tilting trains to replace diesel units. This upgrade boosts speed and sustainability on regional curved routes.

21.03.2025

Bavaria Adopts Battery-Electric Tilting Trains for Regional Routes

Bavaria’s government actively acquires battery-electric tilting trains to replace diesel units. This upgrade boosts speed and sustainability on regional curved routes.
Deutsche Bahn launches the Deutsche Bahn ICE 3M sale, listing all 14 trains now. The company keeps the asking price under wraps for these Class 406 models.

21.03.2025

Deutsche Bahn ICE 3M Sale Signals Major Rail Upgrade

Deutsche Bahn launches the Deutsche Bahn ICE 3M sale, listing all 14 trains now. The company keeps the asking price under wraps for these Class 406 models.
Deutsche Bahn now targets mid-2026 for the ICE L trains delay to resolve. Originally, the company planned this launch for late 2023, but issues arose.

19.03.2025

ICE L Trains Delay Pushes Deutsche Bahn Launch to Mid-2026

Deutsche Bahn now targets mid-2026 for the ICE L trains delay to resolve. Originally, the company planned this launch for late 2023, but issues arose.
Deutsche Bahn requests $313 billion to upgrade Germany’s rail infrastructure quickly. Negotiators discuss a $540 billion fund, and the company aims high.

18.03.2025

Deutsche Bahn Seeks $313 Billion for Rail Upgrades

Deutsche Bahn requests $313 billion to upgrade Germany’s rail infrastructure quickly. Negotiators discuss a $540 billion fund, and the company aims high.
New High-Speed ICE 3neo Trains During Euro 2024

09.03.2025

Germany Offers Unlimited Train Travel for Just €1.89 Daily

Germany Unveils Affordable Train Travel for Tourists and Locals. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Electrification of German Railways

09.03.2025

Deutsche Bahn Pays Millions for 2024 Delays

Deutsche Bahn Faces Record Payouts Due to Delays in 2024. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.