DB ready for Riedbahn renovation
Five months ahead of the Riedbahn’s major overhaul between Frankfurt/Main and Mannheim, Deutsche Bahn (DB) and its construction partners report being confident in their preparations. January’s preparatory work has affirmed the feasibility of the construction...Read more
DB researching High-Speed internet on trains with new test track
A Deutsche Bahn (DB) research project aimed at enhancing connectivity on trains has reached a milestone with the inauguration of a 10-kilometre-long test route for high-speed internet in the south of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the “Gigabit...Read more
Trenitalia and DB sign deal to connect Italy and Munich with Frecciarossa
Italian high-speed trains will be present at Munich station in Germany from 2026, Italian state-owned operator Trenitalia has announced on December 30.Read more
Deutsche Bahn initiates tender for next-generation ICE trains
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has officially commenced the tender process for a new fleet of high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains. The project includes the development, construction, and approval of a train fleet scheduled for deployment in...Read more
DB adds 35,000 seats to holiday season timetable
In preparation for the holiday season, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced a significant expansion of its train services with the addition of 60 extra trains. A total of 35,000 additional seats for travellers around Christmas...Read more
German court rules against DB in rail ticketing lawsuit filed by Flix
In a significant legal development, the Hamburg Regional Court has handed down a judgement recognising the dominant position of Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) in-house online rail ticket vendors. The ruling, issued on December 1, stems from...Read more
Vossloh to provide Deutsche Bahn with 600 switches
Vossloh’s Customised Modules division and Deutsche Bahn signed a four-year framework agreement for at least 600 switches, on 30 November 2023.Read more
DB to build Germany’s longest rail tunnel to Czech Republic
Deutsche Bahn (DB) will build Germany’s longest railway tunnel in the Eastern Ore Mountains of Saxony, announced the German news agency dpa on Monday. DB is scheduled to break ground in 2032, and construction of...Read more
Talgo sees rising revenue and bulging backlog in second half of 2023
In the initial nine months of 2023, revenues for Talgo surged to 470.3 million euro, marking a substantial 33.5 percent rise compared to the corresponding period in the preceding year. This notable upswing is primarily...Read more
DB report confirms more infrastructure is needed to reach EU climate targets
“We expect that the infrastructure that is planned or currently under construction will not be sufficient to meet the targets that have been set out” states a newly released report by Deutsche Bahn titled “Metropolitan...Read more
DB proceeds with pilot project for Riedbahn general overhaul
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is making significant progress in the preparations for the comprehensive refurbishment of the Riedbahn, a critical railway corridor connecting Frankfurt/Main and Mannheim. In the wake of a rigorous Europe-wide procurement process, DB...Read more
Siemens Mobility presents Mireo, their most energy-efficient regional train
Siemens Mobility officially presented its regional vehicle from the Mireo platform for the first time during TRAKO 2023, in Gdansk, Poland, on 19 September 2023. The Mireo is heralded by Siemens as one of the...Read more
DB finishes digging all 8 tunnels of the Stuttgart 21 project
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reached a milestone in the Stuttgart 21 project, the complete reorganisation of the Stuttgart rail node. 56.256 metres or approximately 56 kilometres of tunnel have now been dug, as the final...Read more