Latest Deutsche Bahn News
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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.
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DB Regio Enhances Mobile Reception on Trains with Laser Technology
DB Regio has improved mobile reception onboard trains in Berlin and Brandenburg with laser-modified windows.
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Deutsche Bahn Appeals Court Ruling Concerning Rising Stuttgart 21 Costs
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is appealing a lawsuit concerning billions of euros in additional costs for the Stuttgart 21 project.
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Riedbahn Overhaul 100 Days In: Most of the Track Construction Work Completed
The complete overhaul of the Riedbahn, the 70km stretch between Mannheim and Frankfurt, sees milestones after 100 days.