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Stuttgart 21 station hall under construction in April 2025

29.06.2026

Stuttgart 21 audit pushes opening plan to 2033

Stuttgart 21 audit findings have left Deutsche Bahn facing another reset, with the project no longer able to meet its previous 2026 opening target and now due to enter service in stages from 2027 to 2033.
Cologne-Ostend ICE service begins in 2026

08.06.2026

Cologne-Ostend ICE service starts weekend runs

Deutsche Bahn has launched the Cologne-Ostend ICE service as a seasonal direct route, giving passengers a weekend connection from Germany to Belgium’s North Sea coast.
Stadler battery trains for Saarland routes set

08.06.2026

Stadler battery trains for Saarland move toward rollout

Stadler battery trains for Saarland have been introduced by DB Regio Mitte, Stadler Deutschland and Saarland’s transport ministry for regional rail services.
Trains return as Hamburg–Berlin corridor reopens

07.06.2026

Hamburg–Berlin corridor reopening begins on 14 June

Hamburg–Berlin corridor reopening is scheduled for 14 June, when DB InfraGO will bring the full route back into service after extensive renewal work on one of Germany’s busiest intercity rail corridors.
Deutsche Bahn freight line expands Rhine capacity

01.06.2026

Deutsche Bahn freight line reshapes Rhine transport

Deutsche Bahn freight line work has begun in south-western Germany, marking a major step in the Rhine Valley Railway expansion.

13.05.2026

DB Regio Google Maps Ticket Booking Adds Direct Sales

DB Regio Google Maps ticket booking is being added as a direct option for customers. It gives travellers another digital way to buy tickets.
Brussels Airport high-speed train connection starts Sept 2026

28.03.2026

Deutsche Bahn 2025 results point to a cautious turnaround

Deutsche Bahn 2025 results marked a return to positive operating performance. This came in the 2025 financial year.
DB delay compensation reached EUR 156.1m in 2025

25.03.2026

DB delay compensation falls, but remains far above 2019

DB delay compensation reached EUR 156. 1 million in 2025.
Hamburg–Berlin line reopening starts on May 15

18.03.2026

Hamburg–Berlin line reopening set for May and June

As reported by RailwayPro, Hamburg–Berlin line reopening will take place in two phases following Deutsche Bahn’s corridor modernisation programme.
Brussels Airport high-speed train connection starts Sept 2026

01.03.2026

September 2026: Brussels Airport high-speed train connection, Cologne

A Brussels Airport high-speed train connection will link the airport with Cologne from September 2026, as part of a joint push to boost travel times between the two hubs, as reported by The Brussels Times.
Deutsche Bahn long-distance train comfort programme | 2026 rollout

28.02.2026

Deutsche Bahn long-distance train comfort programme: 2026 changes

Deutsche Bahn long-distance train comfort programme was presented by Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German federal government as a joint effort to improve passenger experience on long-distance services, with changes due to take effect during 2026, as outlined by Deutsche Bahn and reported by Railway-News.
ICE trains to Brussels Airport: DB–Brussels Airlines deal

27.02.2026

ICE trains to Brussels Airport set to return with DB codeshare

ICE trains to Brussels Airport are set to return as Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Brussels Airlines introduce a combined rail-and-air booking offer linking western Germany with the airport, as reported by Railway-News.