Latest Deutsche Bahn News
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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.
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First ICE L Train Approved for Service in Germany
Manufactured by Talgo, the new Deutsche Bahn ICE L long-distance train has received approval for operation in Germany.
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Court Dismisses Deutsche Bahn’s Stuttgart 21 Appeal
The Administrative Court of Appeal of Baden-Württemberg has rejected Deutsche Bahn’s appeal concerning the financing of Stuttgart 21.
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DB Begins Extensive Upgrade Works on Hamburg–Berlin Rail Line
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commenced the general renovation of the rail corridor between Hamburg and Berlin.
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Deutsche Bahn Reports Financial and Operational Progress
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reported progress in its restructuring efforts, with its operating loss reduced by almost one billion euros.
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DB Prepares ICE 3neo for Expanded Cross-Border Rail Services
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced plans to adapt up to 32 ICE 3neo trains for future international operations in France and Poland.
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New Cross-Border Rail Link to Connect Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen
A new direct train service connecting Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen is set to launch on 1 May 2026 using ČD’s ComfortJet trains.
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ICE Train Reaches 405 km/h Top Speed During Trials on Erfurt–Leipzig/Halle Line
A Deutsche Bahn (DB) ICE test train has reached a top speed of 405 km/h during trials on the Erfurt–Leipzig/Halle high-speed railway.
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DB Confirms Reports of Potential Service Between Germany and London
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has confirmed reports of a potential new Eurostar connection between Germany and London.
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Hitachi Rail to Support Renewal of Hamburg–Berlin Rail Line
DB InfraGO has appointed Hitachi Rail to support the overhaul of the Hamburg–Berlin rail line, one of Germany’s busiest intercity corridors.
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DB Announces Summer ICE Discount Scheme
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced a number of new discounts for its ICE service over the course of the summer.
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Deutsche Bahn Uses Old Car Batteries to Help Power Leipzig ICE Depot
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has fitted its ICE train depot in Leipzig with a new energy system combining solar panels with old electric car batteries…
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DB Awards Final Construction Contracts for Hamburg–Berlin Rail Line Renovation
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has awarded the construction contracts for the last phase of the general renovation on the Hamburg–Berlin rail corridor.
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Deutsche Bahn Finalises Sale of DB Schenker to DSV
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has completed the sale of logistics subsidiary, DB Schenker, to Danish transport company DSV for 14.3 billion EUR.
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Alstom to Equip Hamburg S-Bahn Trains for Digital Rail Operations
Alstom has signed a contract with S-Bahn Hamburg to upgrade 82 BR 490 trains with the ETCS and Automatic Train Operation (ATO) technology.
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DB Signs Landmark €6.3 Billion Contract for Digital Rail Technology
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has entered into a long-term volume contract with four rail industry companies for the supply of digital rail technology.
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DB Consolidates Heavy Maintenance for all ICE 4 Trains in Cottbus
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is consolidating heavy maintenance for all types of ICE 4 trains at the Cottbus facility in Lusatia.
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Deutsche Bahn to Recruit 5,700 Young Professionals in 2025
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced plans to hire approximately 5,700 trainees and dual study students in autumn 2025.
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Direct High-Speed ICE Train Launches from Berlin to Paris
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and SNCF Voyageurs have officially launched a new direct high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris.
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Roediger Vacuum Secures Prestigious Project with Deutsche Bahn
Roediger Vacuum will be providing the entire supply and disposal system for Deutsche Bahn’s new ICE maintenance facility in Dortmund Hafen.
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Deutsche Bahn Breaks Ground on New ICE Plant in Dortmund
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has initiated the construction of a 400 million EUR ICE maintenance plant in Dortmund-Hafen, set to open in 2027.
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DB Awards Construction Contracts for Hamburg–Berlin Rail Renovation
Deutsche Bahn has awarded the first construction contracts for its overhaul of Germany's rail connection between Hamburg and Berlin.