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Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Powers

29.10.2024

Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Powers DB Bahnbau’s Latest Sustainable Infrastructure Projects

Proton Motor has announced a new order for its Hydrogen Fuel Cell System from DB Bahnbau, Germany’s premier rail infrastructure provider, enhancing sustainable energy in rail operations.
Indian loco pilots

28.10.2024

Hiring Indian Loco Pilots: German Railway’s Strategic Move for Global Expansion

A German railway company seeks skilled Indian loco pilots for its international projects. Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s leading railway operator, is expanding its global workforce by hiring trained professionals from India, CEO Niko Warbanoff confirmed.
Deutsche Bahn

28.10.2024

Deutsche Bahn to Close All Coworking Spaces at Stations Starting January 2024

Starting January 1, 2024, Deutsche Bahn will close all coworking spaces at stations to focus on infrastructure and operational efficiency.
DB is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in their dispatching systems

25.10.2024

Deliveries of ammunition to Ukraine slowed down due to issues with the Deutsche Bahn contract

The Inspector General reported that issues with the German rail contract slowed ammunition deliveries to Ukraine. Delays are attributed to flaws in the transportation agreement between EUCOM and Deutsche Bahn.
Deutsche Bahn: Ambitious Plans for Modernization

22.10.2024

Deutsche Bahn announces AI and 5G initiatives to modernize rail infrastructure

Deutsche Bahn announced two key initiatives at the 2024 Digital Summit to modernize infrastructure. These projects focus on improving rail systems and enhancing passenger services through AI and 5G technology.
Schoma Bankruptcy

15.10.2024

Schoma Bankruptcy Marks a Significant Blow to the Rail Industry

Schoma Company Declares Bankruptcy Amid Challenges in Germany’s Rail Industry. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

11.10.2024

Rail freight pricing increase in Germany threatens industry competitiveness

The rail freight pricing increase in Germany threatens the competitiveness of the railway sector. Industry experts predict that the 16% hike planned for 2025 could shift cargo to road transport, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Plasser & Theurer track machines CatenaryCrafter 15.4 E3

03.10.2024

Plasser & Theurer track machines: new deliveries for railway modernization

Plasser & Theurer has received preliminary approval to deliver 15 track machines, including the CatenaryCrafter 15. 4 E3, to Germany.
DB Awards Best Suppliers at InnoTrans 2024 for Excellence in Rail Innovation

27.09.2024

DB Awards Best Suppliers at InnoTrans 2024 for Excellence in Rail Innovation

At the InnoTrans 2024 exhibition, Germany’s railways (DB) once again recognized the best suppliers of equipment and services who demonstrated a high level of performance over the past two years, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
DB’s 360° MSP Platform Enhances Railway Digitalization

27.09.2024

DB Presents 360° MSP Multisensor Platform for Railway Digitalization at InnoTrans 2024

At InnoTrans 2024, German Railways presented the innovative 360° MSP multisensor platform, developed by the DB E. C.
DSV to Acquire DB Schenker in €14.8 Billion Deal

17.09.2024

DSV to Acquire DB Schenker in €14.8 Billion Deal

DB Schenker, a subsidiary of the German railways, will soon come under the control of the Danish transport and logistics group DSV, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.
Vossloh at InnoTrans 2024

17.09.2024

Vossloh Secures €100M Deutsche Bahn Contracts for Rail Maintenance

Vossloh has secured multimillion-euro contracts with Deutsche Bahn, strengthening the company’s position in the German rail track maintenance market, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.