DB sees surge in international long-distance travel
The international long-distance travel sector of Deutsche Bahn (DB) has experienced a remarkable surge, with 24 million travellers crossing borders in 2023, marking a substantial 21 per cent increase compared to 2019.Read more
One billion euros for smaller rail infrastructure in Germany by 2025
The four billion euro German infrastructure program “Small and Medium Measures” for the rail network is making progress, with 138 of the planned 355 projects set to be implemented by the end of 2025, says...Read more
DB invests record 7.6 billion euros in German rail in 2023
Deutsche Bahn (DB), has invested a record-breaking 7.6 billion euros in 2023 towards the ‘Strong Rail Initiative’ for improving the country’s rail infrastructure. This sum marks a 16 per cent increase in investment compared to...Read more
Final ICE 4 train leaves Siemens Mobility centre
The 137th InterCity Express (ICE) 4 train has now left the Siemens Mobility testing and validation centre. This is the last ICE 4 train to be manufactured by Siemens Mobility for Deutsche Bahn (DB). This...Read more
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
DB launches ambitious rail infrastructure program InfraGO
Deutsche Bahn (DB) marked a pivotal moment for Germany’s railways with the launch of DB InfraGO AG in Berlin. DB InfraGO AG, formed through the merger of DB Netz AG and DB Station&Service AG, consolidates...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
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
Amsterdam-Berlin train is 30 minutes faster: no more locomotive change
DB Fernverkehr and NS International have decreased the travel time of international trains between Amsterdam and Berlin by 30 minutes this week. Travel time has gone from 6.20 to 5.52 hours.Read more
Shortcut to Denmark: DB starts rail construction to Fehmarnbelt tunnel
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has started construction of the railway connection upgrade to the future Fehmarnbelt tunnel. This tunnel under construction will form a shortcut to Danish capital Copenhagen across the Fehmarn strait. The travel time...Read more
AI inspecting ICEs: Deutsche Bahn develops E-Check using robotics
Deutsche Bahn is investing 55 million euros in an “E-Check” process to inspect ICE trains using AI and robots to supply the ICE with fresh water and pumping out the wastewater. The first ICE plant...Read more