DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) (Europe) News
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S-Bahn, Siemens & Stadler Awarded Major Tender for Berlin S-Bahn
S-Bahn Berlin, Siemens Mobility and Stadler Deutschland have been awarded a major tender for the Berlin S-Bahn.
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Alstom Celebrates Introduction of New Urbanliner Tram in Berlin
Alstom has celebrated service entry of the very-first extra-long Urbanliner tram, which is now in operation in Berlin.
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Siemens Mobility to Debut Software-Defined Vectron X at InnoTrans 2026
Siemens Mobility has outlined its plans for InnoTrans 2026, where it will showcase new rolling stock and digital rail infrastructure.
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US Presence Expands at InnoTrans 2026 as California High-Speed Rail Exhibits
The US is set to have a significant presence at InnoTrans 2026, with companies such as the California High-Speed Rail Authority exhibiting.
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Infrastructure & Tunnel Construction Sectors Strengthen Their Presence at InnoTrans 2026
Both the Railway Infrastructure and Tunnel Construction sectors are set to showcase continued growth at InnoTrans 2026.
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ÖBB Retires Class 4020 Trains
ÖBB has officially bid farewell to the Class 4020 train, which has now been retired after its last day of service on the Franz Josef Railway…
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Construction Begins on Four-Track Expansion Between Zurich and Winterthur
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has begun construction on the four-track expansion of the railway between Zurich and Winterthur.
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DB CEO 'Appalled' by Stuttgart 21 Audit, Announces Revision of Commissioning Plan
An internal audit commissioned by DB CEO Evelyn Palla has found a range of significant shortcomings with regards to the Stuttgart 21 project…
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Michael Obrowski Appointed New Chief Financial Officer of Deutsche Bahn
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG has appointed Michael Obrowski as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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Siemens Mobility to Supply 61 BEMUs to Westphalia
Siemens Mobility will supply the Westfalen-Lippe Local Transport Authority with a set of 61 battery-electric Mireo Plus B trains.
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Škoda Receives Red Dot Award for ForCity Plus 52T Tram
The Škoda Group has celebrated its receipt of the international Red Dot Award for production of its new Škoda ForCity Plus 52T tram.
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DB Accelerates Station Repairs with Mobile Technician Teams
DB has announced the nationwide deployment of mobile teams of technicians tasked with repairing damage at train stations directly on site.
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ÖBB Celebrates Launch of New Vienna-Zurich Nightjet
ÖBB has celebrated the launch of the new generation Nightjet, which departed on its maiden voyage along the Vienna-Zurich route on 14 June.
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Siemens Officially Unveils Vectron X Locomotive
Siemens Mobility has unveiled the latest generation of its digitalised locomotives for both freight and passenger transport – Vectron X.
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Deutsche Bahn Launches ICE Service Between Cologne and Ostend
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has launched a new seasonal direct ICE service linking Cologne with the Belgian coastal city of Ostend.
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Swiss Engineering for Swiss Cities: Lausanne Tramway Powered by Sécheron
Sécheron's DC traction solutions and precision logistics power the new Lausanne Tramway, overcoming urban constraints for a sustainable futu…
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Deutsche Bahn Begins Constructing New Freight Line in Rhine Valley
Deutsche Bahn has begun constructing a new freight rail line in south-west Germany to increase capacity on the Rhine Valley Railway.
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EU Commissioner to Open InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin
The EU Commissioner for Sustainable Mobility and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, will open InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin.
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36 J-Series Trains Enter Operation on Berlin Subway Lines
A set of 36 new J series trains have now entered regular daily service on Berlin's U5 subway line, replacing the IK units currently in use.
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DB InfraGO Completes Renovation on Key Section of Hamburg – Berlin Line
DB InfraGO has announced the completion of a corridor renovation along the northern section of the rail link between Hamburg and Berlin.
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DB Regio Introduces Ticket Purchase Options via Google Maps
DB Regio has announced that customers will now be able to book tickets directly through the Google Maps app.
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DB InfraGO Reports Stabilisation of German Rail Network in 2025
New data from DB InfraGO's 2025 condition report shows that the German rail network has begun to stabilise.
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Switzerland: Alstom to Modernise Lausanne's m2 Metro
Transports publics de la région lausannoise and Alstom have signed a brand-new contract for the modernisation of Lausanne's m2 metro line.
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Siemens Mobility to Deliver Up to 200 Double-Deck Trains to SBB
SBB has signed a new contract with Siemens Mobility Switzerland for the initial supply of 116 six-car Desiro DoSto double-deck trains.
