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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

06.03.2025

NIM Express Refurbishment by Škoda Group for DB Regio

Škoda Group Secures Deal to Upgrade DB Regio’s NIM Express Trains. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Deutsche Bahn introduces ICE 3neo on the Berlin – Amsterdam route from December. This move addresses delays in deliveries from Talgo, the Spanish manufacturer

05.03.2025

ICE 3neo to Replace Trains on Berlin – Amsterdam Route from December

Deutsche Bahn introduces ICE 3neo on the Berlin – Amsterdam route from December. This move addresses delays in deliveries from Talgo, the Spanish manufacturer.
Germany has launched its largest tender for the supply of 400 modern electric trains for railways. The total contract value could reach up to €5 billion, excluding additional services.

27.02.2025

Germany announces a tender for 400 electric trains for the railway network

Germany has launched its largest tender for the supply of 400 modern electric trains for railways. The total contract value could reach up to €5 billion, excluding additional services.
ÖBB has purchased 17 Kiss trains from the German company DB, including trains of different classes

21.02.2025

Smart Mobile Labs Secures 5G Network Deal with Deutsche Bahn for Innovation

Smart Mobile Labs has secured a major contract with Deutsche Bahn to develop advanced 5G networks. This collaboration will drive digital transformation and automation across railway operations.
The German company Windhoff was the first in the country to certify the MPV VentuS Type GAF railcar. The new rolling stock was approved by Deutsche Bahn as it fully meets European TSI standards.

19.02.2025

Windhoff certified the MPV VentuS Type GAF railcar for Deutsche Bahn

The German company Windhoff was the first in the country to certify the MPV VentuS Type GAF railcar. The new rolling stock was approved by Deutsche Bahn as it fully meets European TSI standards.
Siemens Mobility and Leonhard Weiss secured a $2.9B contract from Deutsche Bahn to modernize control and safety technology. This deal represents a major portion of the railway operator’s $6.5B modernization effort.

15.02.2025

Deutsche Bahn Awards $2.9B Contract to Siemens and Leonhard Weiss

Siemens Mobility and Leonhard Weiss secured a $2. 9B contract from Deutsche Bahn to modernize control and safety technology.
Hitachi Rail has signed a strategic framework agreement with Deutsche Bahn for digital railway modernization.

12.02.2025

Hitachi Rail Secures Landmark Agreement for Germany’s Digital Railway Upgrade

Hitachi Rail has signed a strategic framework agreement with Deutsche Bahn for digital railway modernization. This deal includes advanced interlocking technology, European Train Control System (ETCS), and an integrated operational management system.
DB has signed a major €6.3 billion contract with contractors.

12.02.2025

DB Signed a €6.3 Billion Contract for Modernizing Train Control Systems

DB has signed a major €6. 3 billion contract with contractors.
Hydrogen Engine Testing Center to Open in Bremen.

10.02.2025

Hydrogen Engine Testing Center to Open in Bremen for Technology Development

Hydrogen Engine Testing Center to Open in Bremen. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Deutsche Bahn, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute (IFAM), is opening a center in Bremen for locomotive modernization. The project aims to transition diesel trains to hydrogen traction

05.02.2025

Deutsche Bahn converts diesel locomotives to hydrogen traction

Deutsche Bahn, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute (IFAM), is opening a center in Bremen for locomotive modernization.
In Germany, DB Regio and Alstom introduced modernized electric trains for Stuttgart to enhance urban mobility.

28.01.2025

Modernized Electric Trains for Stuttgart: Enhanced Technology and Passenger Comfort

In Germany, DB Regio and Alstom introduced modernized electric trains for Stuttgart to enhance urban mobility. The trains promise advanced features and a better travel experience for all passengers.
The New Munich-Paris High-Speed Rail Route is set to revolutionize European travel by 2026. Germany and France continue to prioritize efficient and sustainable transportation solutions.

24.01.2025

New Munich-Paris High-Speed Rail Route Set to Launch by 2026

The New Munich-Paris High-Speed Rail Route is set to revolutionize European travel by 2026. Germany and France continue to prioritize efficient and sustainable transportation solutions.