Latest Germany News
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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 InfraGO AG Installs Digital Control System for Rail Operations Scheduling
DB InfraGO AG has installed a unified digital control system for rail operations scheduling, replacing its decentralised software system.
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DB Introduces New Summer Flat Rate for Young People on ICE and IC Services
A new flat rate for young people has been introduced on DB's ICE and IC services allowing customers to travel all weekend for €44.
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Stadler Metro Trains Undergoing Berlin Test Runs
A trial run of operations for a wider, new-generation of metro trains from Stadler is now underway in Berlin.
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Škoda Trams to Begin Public Operation in Frankfurt
A set of Škoda Group trams have been officially authorised to begin passenger operations in Frankfurt (Oder).
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Germany: First Stadler CITYLINK TramTrain Arrives in Saarbrücken
Stadler officially unveiled the first CITYLINK TramTrain for Saarbahn on 9 June 2025 in Saarbrücken-Brebach.
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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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Siemens Mobility to Present Rail Solutions at Transport Logistic 2025
Siemens Mobility will present new and updated technologies for rail transport at this year’s Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich.
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FlixTrain Orders 65 New High-Speed Trains from Talgo
FlixTrain has ordered 65 new high-speed trains under a contract with Talgo worth up to 2.4 billion EUR.
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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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New Direct Connections Planned for Munich, Milan and Rome
DB will implement new direct connections between Munich and Milan, as well as between Munich and Rome from 2026.
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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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Seven Minutes Under the Sea: An Update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link
At Train & Rail, Kirsten Margrethe Christensen of Femern A/S presented an update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link between Denmark and Germany.
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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.