Alstom wins €4 billion contract with Cologne’s S-Bahn network
French rail manufacturer Alstom has secured its largest German contract to date with a €4 billion order to transform the S-Bahn Cologne network with 90 new commuter trains.
DSB attributes commuter increase to youth passengers
Commuters are flocking to DSB trains in record numbers, with sales of all commuter products for DSB trains in the first three months of this year surpassing levels…
DSB to distribute 1.8 million euros to commuters
Despite achieving impressive punctuality rates in the first quarter of the year, Danish State Railways (DSB) has announced plans to distribute 13.7 million kroner (1.8 million euros) in…
Denmark’s S-train celebrate 90 years of service
Denmark’s iconic ‘S-Bahn’ commuter trains celebrate 90 years of service today, and are “ in good shape to take on 90 more,” says DSB. DSB helps Danes celebrate…
ÖBB continues with billions of investments in infrastructure this year
ÖBB will continue its extensive expansion and infrastructure investment programme in all Austrian regions in 2024. The main focus is on the maintenance and modernisation of railway facilities.
Siemens and Stadler complete delivery of new Berlin S-Bahn trains
As of this week, all 106 new trains for the suburban S-Bahn in Berlin have been delivered on time and have entered passenger service, manufacturer consortium Siemens Mobility…
Munich welcomes Germany’s most advanced S-Bahn trains
Munich is set to host Germany’s most modern S-Bahn trains, thanks to Siemens Mobility winning an EU-wide tender to deliver 90 state-of-the-art trains valued over €2 billion. These…
Danish S-Bahn runs with record punctuality with help of new signalling
New signalling system CBTC on the S-bahn in Denmark has increased this year’s punctuality so far by 2,1 percent compared to the same period last year. “We can…
Deutsche Bahn hooks first corporate client for low-cost Deutschland ticket
Retail and tourism group REWE will offer its 150,000 employees the new Deutschland ticket for their public transport needs, Deutsche Bahn announced on Wednesday. REWE is the first…
Strong demand for Germany’s 49-euro ticket following start of sale
The 49-euro Deutschland ticket granting access to virtually all forms of public transport for a month has sold 250.000 times via Deutsche Bahn alone in the first three…
ÖBB to give Vienna S-Bahn a major upgrade
With passenger numbers growing rapidly in the eastern region, the Austrian Ministry of Climate Protection and the City of Vienna are investing in the renewal of the S-Bahn…
Switch of Copenhagen S-Bahn to CBTC signalling system completed
Banedanmark has put a new signalling system into use on the three remaining section of the S-Bahn lightrail system in de Danish capital of Copenhagen, the infrastructure manager…
Switzerland modifies 2050 rail plan focussing on short distances
Improving rail services primarily on short and medium distances, such as increasing the S-Bahn services, is the new strategy for Switzerland. To this end, the Swiss Federal Council…
Germany’s 9-euro public transport ticket on sale
The 9-euro, flat-fee public transportion card for use in Germany in June, July and August went on sale on Monday. From June 1 onwards, the ticket will allow…
ÖBB and city council announce 2,4-billion-euro overhaul of Vienna lightrail system
Vienna’s lightrail system, also known as the S-Bahn, will be revamped in the coming ten years. The emphasis will be on digitalisation and upgraded infrastructure, which should facilitate…