DSB records high punctuality in first quarter of 2024
Following the first three months of the year, DSB has assessed its punctuality performance, revealing a strong start to the year across both long-distance and regional train services, as well as S-trains.Read more
DSB launches tender for S-train ‘supporting systems’ contract
Siemens Mobility and Ground Transportation Systems Denmark have been pre-qualified as potential suppliers for the ‘Supporting Systems’ crucial for the implementation of the Future S-Train, which aims for fully automated operation.Read moreDSB anticipates record travel for an “orange” Easter
In Denmark, DSB is gearing up for what is expected to be an exceptionally busy Easter holiday period. According to DSB, the weekend leading up to Easter week is expected to be the busiest.Read more
DSB 2024 passenger traffic already up 7 per cent
Denmark’s national rail operator, Danske Statsbaner (DSB), has kicked off 2024 on a high note, with the first two months of the year witnessing a notable surge in train journeys. According to data released by...Read moreDSB reports increased profits and customer growth in 2023
In the fiscal year 2023, Denmark’s national rail operator, Danske Statsbaner (DSB), saw a notable increase in profits and customer engagement, despite facing various challenges.Read more
Copenhagen – Ringsted railway ready for faster trains
The Danish railway line connecting Copenhagen and Ringsted via Køge Nord is now prepared for the arrival of trains capable of reaching speeds of 200 kilometres per hour, announced Banedanmark.Read moreDSB receives first EuroCity trainsets from Talgo
The Danish State Railways (DSB) has announced the arrival of the first EuroCity (EC) trainset. DSB, in collaboration with the renowned train manufacturer Talgo, is set to fine-tune and conduct rigorous testing in the coming...Read more
DSB commuters receive increased compensation amid rail upgrades
Danish State Railways (DSB) commuters have seen a surge in compensation, with DSB paying out a staggering 40 million kroner (about 3.5 million euros) in 2023, marking a substantial 64 per cent increase compared to...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
DSB preselects bidders for their upcoming automated S-trains
On 4 May this year, the parties behind the Danish Infrastructure Plan 2035 gave railway operator DSB the green light to put the S-trains of the future out to tender. Three train manufacturers are in...Read more
Railways have carried more than 1,4 million Ukrainian refugees, CER says
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, various European railway companies have issued at least 1,4 million free tickets to Ukrainian refugees, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has calculated.Read more
Ricardo to assess Copenhagen’s planned S-Bane conversion to GoA4
Ricardo Certification will be the Assessment Body (AsBo) for railway operator DSB as it works to convert Copenhagen’s S-Bane to Grade of Automation 4 (GoA4). The S-Bane is expected to be under GoA4 operation in...Read more