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Twente, Netherlands – Rail Track Monitoring

Senceive delivered 3,622 wireless tilt sensors in under five weeks to help ProRail monitor track stability on the Amsterdam–Berlin high-spee…

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.

European Sleeper Launches New Paris – Berlin Night Train

European Sleeper has officially launched its new Paris–Berlin night train, having embarked on its first journey on Thursday 26 March.

Berlin's New JK Metro Trains Enter Passenger Service

BVG's new metro trains are entering passenger service in Berlin, with up to 140 cars from Stadler to be delivered this year.

New Dispatching System to Improve S-Bahn Operations in Berlin

Hitachi Rail and DB InfraGO have introduced a new digital dispatching system for Berlin’s S-Bahn network, replacing an outdated platform.

Stadler Metro Trains Undergoing Berlin Test Runs

A trial run of operations for a wider, new-generation of metro trains from Stadler is now underway in Berlin.

Stadler Reaches Long-Term Agreement for Future of Berlin Plant

The future of Stadler's Berlin plant has been secured following an agreement with employee representatives, and the IG Metall trade union.

Messe Berlin Launches New Mobility Division

Messe Berlin has launched a new Mobility Division to centralise its portfolio of mobility-themed events, including InnoTrans. 

InnoTrans: Stadler to Display New S-Bahn Trains for Berlin

At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will display Berlin's new underground rail cars, manufactured for Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG).

Germany: STRABAG to Upgrade Berlin’s Köpenick Station for Regional Rail Services

DB Netz has commissioned STRABAG Rail to upgrade the Köpenick rail station to handle regional rail traffic via two new tracks.

Stadler Contracts Knorr-Bremse to Equip 606 Berlin Metro Cars

Stadler Deutschland has contracted Knorr-Bremse to supply the braking, entrance and HVAC systems for the new Berlin metro vehicles.

New Berlin S-Bahn Trains to Enter Service on Line S47

The new S-Bahn trains for Berlin, built by a Stadler-Siemens Mobility consortium, will enter passenger service on the city's Ringbahn line.

Stadler Berlin Expansion Plans on Track

Stadler says its expansion plans for its Berlin-Pankow site are on track, with the building application filed in just 5 months.

Industry Insider Week 15 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories

The Railway-News Industry Insider Week 15, with all the week's rail news, including problems with the ICE 4 and new trains for South Africa.

New Berlin S-Bahn Tested in Siemens Train Test Centre

The new Berlin S-Bahn, built by Stadler, is undergoing testing in the Siemens Rail Vehicle Test Centre in Germany, the largest in the world.

Berlin Tram Company Receives Two Skoda Transtech Artic Pre-Series Vehicles

Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Strassenbahn GmbH (SRS) has purchased two Artic tram vehicles from Skoda Transtech. On 24 October the first of thes…

New WINDHOFF In-Floor Lifting Plant for Underground Railway Rolling Stock in Berlin

The new in-floor lifting plant for underground railway rolling stock at Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe's Machandelweg site entered service last a…

New Adidas Trainers Double as a Public Transport Pass

German operator Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) has partnered with Adidas Originals to release a very unique shoe, the Adidas EQT Support 93…

Assembly of Berlin’s New S-Bahn Trains Under Way

Berlin is looking forward to its new S-Bahn trains with great anticipation – and the first concrete steps are underway. The starting gun for…

DB Trial Bodycams in Berlin Stations

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is announced a trial use of bodycams for its security staff at stations in Berlin. The DB trial Bodycams project will run…

Germany: 4th Railway Forum Berlin 2016