Škoda Group’s production site in Pilsen nears completion of the first Škoda ForCity Plus FCB trams. These trams are customised to meet the specific needs and environments of Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg an der Havel, and...Read more
Siemens Mobility has announced the establishment of Smart Train Lease. The new venture offers a flexible rental model for battery, hydrogen, and electric multiple-unit trains. The Mireo Smart trains are also available for rental through...Read more
Construction commenced three years ago on one of Europe’s significant infrastructure ventures, the Fehmarnbelt tunnel, poised to create a direct route between Germany and Denmark. To date, 19 tunnel segments have been cast.Read more
The Frankfurt am Main Labour Court has rejected Deutsche Bahn’s request for an interim injunction to prevent GDL’s strike planned between 9 and 12 January. The court decided the union has the right to strike...Read more
Works began three years ago on one of Europe’s major infrastructure projects: the Fehmarnbelt tunnel, which will form a shortcut between Germany and Denmark. What strides have been made in the past construction year? Read more
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 (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
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
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
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
In November, only every second long-distance train of Deutsche Bahn was on time, with punctuality at 52 per cent being a new low for this year. The many construction works on the German tracks to...Read more
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
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
AnalysisThe job market for train drivers is tight, and within ten to fifteen years a substantial part of the labour force will retire. Digital solutions to simplify the exchange of train drivers among different operators...Read more
The heads of government of the federal states have agreed on further steps to ensure that the Deutschlandticket can continue to be used in local transport, at the Minister Presidents’ Conference in the Federal Chancellery...Read more