Richard Lutz to be New CEO of Deutsche Bahn
The new CEO of Deutsche Bahn has been announced as Richard Lutz when the Supervisory Board met on 22 March, following Rüdiger Grube's resignation.
22nd Mar 2017Business
Deutsche Bahn Halts Acceptance of IC2 Trains
Deutsche Bahn is halting the acceptance of the remaining 25 IC2 trains from its order with Bombardier following grave operating problems.
3rd Feb 2020Rolling Stock
Deutsche Bahn to Invest 10.7 Billion Euros for More Capacity and Quality
DB is to continue its record-breaking investments in Germany's rail network. It says it will funnel 10.7 billion euros into improving capacity and quality.
26th Feb 2019Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn and China Railways Deepen Their Working Relationship
Deutsche Bahn and China Railways will intensify their working relationship in several areas, DB has announced. Deutsche Bahn and China Railways agreed this stra…
14th Nov 2018Eurasia
Deutsche Bahn Completes 2020 Timetable
Deutsche Bahn has completed the 2020 timetable for its network after having received more than 72,000 applications for track access slots.
2nd Sep 2019Business
Deutsche Bahn to Halve Use of Glyphosate in 2020
Deutsche Bahn says it will halve its use of glyphosate in 2020 and instead focus on more mechanical, manual options for removing weeds.
30th Aug 2019Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn: Free Wifi on All InterCity 1 and 2 Trains
DB is upgrading all of its InterCity 1 & 2 trains by 2021 to equip them with free wifi, a service already available on its ICE trains.
26th Mar 2019Rolling Stock
New COVID-19 Measures Come into Force on Deutsche Bahn Services
Deutsche Bahn is applying new requirements for passengers to carry proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative COVID-19 test.
24th Nov 2021Policy
Deutsche Bahn to Hire 22,000 New Employees in 2019
In 2019 DB wants to hire 22000 employees, including train drivers, traffic controllers, maintenance workers and service personnel.
29th Jan 2019Business
Germany: 3,600 Apprentices Start with Deutsche Bahn
Around 3,600 apprentices enjoyed their first day of work at Deutsche Bahn on 3 September. Showing up to their first shift in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig, …
5th Sep 2018Business
The 3D Printing Revolution at Deutsche Bahn
3D printing at Deutsche Bahn is making the German state-owned transport and logistics company faster, more reliable and more convenient for customers.
16th May 2017Science and Technology
Deutsche Bahn to Resume Rail Services to All Neighbouring Countries as of June
From June Deutsche Bahn will run train services into all neighbouring countries again, following a gradual resumption in May.
26th May 2020Business
Deutsche Bahn Agrees Purchase of 30 High-Speed Trains · Sigrid Nikutta Joins DB
The Deutsche Bahn supervisory board has agreed a €100m investment in 30 new trains. Dr Sigrid Nikutta, head of BVB, will join DB in 2020.
8th Nov 2019Business
80 Percent Green Electricity by 2030 Says Deutsche Bahn
Germany's national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, which is already the country's largest consumer of green electricity, has announced that 80 percent of its elec…
21st Nov 2018Europe
United Wagon Company Awarded Q2 Quality Status by Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn has approved United Wagon Company (UWC) to supply freight cars to the operator and assigned it Q2 quality status. The Tikhvin Freight Car Building…
14th Aug 2018Business
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility Launch H2goesRail Hydrogen Partnership
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility launch the H2goesRail partnership to trial a hydrogen train (Mireo Plus H) and refuelling infrastructure.
23rd Nov 2020Science and Technology