Latest Deutsche Bahn News
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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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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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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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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.