German-Swiss Agreement to Foster Shift to Rail for Freight
A new German-Swiss agreement to develop interconnected infrastructure projects to encourage a shift to rail and maritime transport.
Deutsche Bahn Opens New Training Centre in Cologne
Deutsche Bahn has opened a new training centre in Cologne, where it will train new apprentices and upskill its existing workforce.
Deutsche Bahn Agrees Purchase of 30 High-Speed Trains · Sig...
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.
30 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Look at the Ge...
The Berlin Wall came down 30 years ago, on 9 November 1989. After German Unity, the government implemented major transport projects.
Germany’s First Digital Signal Box for Long-Distance S...
Deutsche Bahn is transforming its rail network with digital signal boxes. The first regulating a long-distance route has entered service.
ZF Cooperates with Deutsche Bahn on the “Advanced Trai...
[email protected] allows extensive condition monitoring of the components on board the "advanced TrainLab" – a DB test vehicle based on an ICE-TD.
Germany to Cut VAT on Long-Distance Rail Journeys
Germany will cut VAT on long-distance rail journeys to 7%, down from the current 19%. It will also increase taxes on air passengers.
Alstom to Equip ICE 3 Trains with Atlas ETCS
Alstom has been awarded the contract to retrofit 17 ICE 3 trains with its Atlas ETCS solution in a contract worth more than 30 million euros.