Latest Deutsche Bahn News
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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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Rolls-Royce Switches to HVO for German Engine Testing
Rolls-Royce has completed a series of new tests for its mtu diesel engines in Germany utilising hydrogenated vegetable oils.
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Deutsche Bahn Reports Higher Revenue and Improved Operating Result for 2025
Deutsche Bahn has reported a return to a positive operating result for the 2025 financial year, alongside a modest increase in revenue.
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Deutsche Bahn to Improve Comfort on Long-Distance Trains
Deutsche Bahn and the German federal government have presented a joint programme to improve comfort on long-distance train services.
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ICE Trains to Serve Brussels Airport Under DB and Brussels Airlines Cooperation
A new agreement between Deutsche Bahn and Brussels Airlines will introduce the first direct ICE rail connection to Brussels Airport.
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Deutsche Bahn Begins Major Rail Corridor Renovations
DB InfraGO has begun rail corridor renovation projects on the Hagen–Wuppertal–Cologne and Nuremberg–Regensburg lines.
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Deutsche Bahn and Alstom Test Remote Depot Driving of S-Bahn Train
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Alstom have completed a test of remote driving technology for a commuter train in a depot environment.
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Deutsche Bahn Launches Action Programme for German Train Stations
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has launched an immediate action programme aimed at improving safety and cleanliness at train stations across Germany.
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TÜV SÜD Supports Deutsche Bahn Suppliers with Sustainability Assessments
TÜV SÜD: Deutsche Bahn requires all tenders exceeding €100,000 to submit a recognised sustainability assessment with defined requirements.
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Deutsche Bahn Offers Free Travel with Gold German Wins
Deutsche Bahn has announced a brand new promotional BahnCard offering free travel for every German gold medal win – BahnCard Gold.
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2025: DB InfraGO Invests Over €19 Billion in Rail Infrastructure
DB InfraGO AG has reported an increase in construction activity across the German rail network in 2025, investing over 19 billion EUR.
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New Train Service Connects Leipzig and Southern Poland
History has been made as Leipzig and southern Poland have been directly connected by rail for the first time.
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Deutsche Bahn CEO Announces 2026 Corporate Restructure
Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla has announced a full company restructure to establish a leaner, more efficient identity from 2026.
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Deutsche Bahn Secures New Green Energy Supply
DB has purchased two long-term power purchase agreements with the Blue Elephant Energy GmbH for roughly 2.5 terawatt-hours of solar power.
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Hexagon’s CALIPRI X Receives Deutsche Bahn Certification for Automated Wheel Profiling
Hexagon’s CALIPRI X wheel measurement system achieves Deutsche Bahn certification, proving accuracy and reliability in real-world rail condi…
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Further Delays Reported for Stuttgart 21 Opening
Deutsche Bahn has informed the City of Stuttgart on a further delay in the commissioning of Stuttgart 21.
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Deutsche Bahn Opens 5,200 Apprenticeship Positions
Deutsche Bahn has put out a call to hire approximately 5,200 new apprentices and dual-study students nationwide throughout 2026.
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DB InfraGO Expands Investment Programme in Bavaria
Deutsche Bahn’s infrastructure company, DB InfraGO, will significantly extend its modernisation activities across Bavaria in 2026.
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New ICE L High-Speed Train Premieres in Germany
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has premiered the ICE L: Germany’s first high-speed train with step-free boarding.
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Evelyn Palla Appointed New CEO of Deutsche Bahn
Evelyn Palla will assume the role of Chair of the Management Board and CEO of Deutsche Bahn on 1 October 2025, succeeding Dr. Richard Lutz.
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Walk-In Model of Munich’s New XXL S-Bahn Train to Premiere at IAA
During this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich, a full-scale walk-in model of the city’s future S-Bahn train will be presented to the public.
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DB and PKP to Expand Cross-Border Rail Services Between Germany and Poland
Deutsche Bahn and PKP Intercity are expanding their long-distance rail services between Germany and Poland by more than 50 percent.
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Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz to Step Down Early
Deutsche Bahn has confirmed that CEO Dr Richard Lutz will leave his post earlier than planned, under an agreement with the German government…
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DB Reports Stable ICE Traffic Between Hamburg and Berlin
With renovation work underway on the Hamburg–Berlin rail line, Deutsche Bahn reports that long-distance ICE services are running as planned.