Latest Germany News
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DB Cargo Support Measures Investigated by European Commission
The EC has opened an investigation into whether certain German support measures in favour of DB Cargo are in line with EU state aid rules.
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Hitachi Rail Adapts Digital Interlocking Technology to Meet German Standards
Hitachi Rail has successfully adapted its digital interlocking product to meet German specifications and standards.
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German Capital Region to Get Hydrogen Trains
A research contract has been agreed to introduce hydrogen-powered trains on the Heidekrautbahn in the states of Berlin and Brandenburg.
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Deutsche Bahn Orders 43 New ICE Trains
Deutsche Bahn has ordered an additional 43 ICE 3neo trains from Siemens Mobility, adding to the previous order of 30 units.
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Germany: Alstom and DB Begin Passenger Service Tests of Battery-Electric Train
Deutsche Bahn will begin testing Alstom’s battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) on DB Regio passenger services from next week.
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Germany: Transitional Timetable Guarantees Stable Operation on Past Abellio Lines
A transitional timetable for lines previously operated by Abellio ensures regional rail passenger services continue to function reliably.
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A Test Train Equipped with Digital Automatic Couplers Has Embarked on Its Journey across Europe
Rail freight revolution: A train equipped with digital automatic couplers had departed on a practical test journey in Germany.
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Stadler Wins €4 Billion Contract for Up to 504 Vehicles
Stadler has won a contract worth up to €4bn to supply a consortium of six transport companies with up to 504 CITYLINK tram-train vehicles.
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DB and Germany's Northern States form Future Rail North Alliance
An (MoU)has been signed between DB and five federal states to improve rail infrastructure and expand services across northern Germany.
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Germany: DB Regio Orders 17 Alstom Coradia Stream Trainsets
DB Regio has ordered 17 Coradia Stream electric multiple units for the Main-Weser subnetwork between Frankfurt, Giessen, Marburg and Kassel.
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Germany: Deutsche Bahn’s Modernisation Programme Renovates Over 1,000 Stations
Over 1,000 stations across Germany were renovated last year as part of Deutsche Bahn’s modernisation programme.
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Stadler Enters Guinness Book of Records with Its FLIRT Akku
Stadler enters the Guinness Book of Records for the longest range travelled by a train in battery-only mode.
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Germany: Siemens Awarded Contract for Frankfurt’s Digital Train Control System
VGF has awarded the contract for Frankfurt's metro and tram network digital train control system to Siemens Mobility.
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Abellio Rail Folds in Germany, Concessions Given to Other Operators
Following ongoing financial problems, NS-subsidiary Abellio will cease operating in Germany, with concessions awarded to other operators.
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Go-Ahead Launches First Bavarian Services
Go-Ahead has launched its first services in the German state of Bavaria, following the launch of services in Baden-Württemberg in 2019.
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Germany Referred to Court of Justice for Non-Compliance with EU Safety and Interoperability Requirements
Germany has been referred to the EU Court of Justice regarding non-compliance with safety and interoperability requirements.
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DB Removes Bottleneck in Frankfurt
A second track on Homburger Damm north of Frankfurt’s city centre has been put into operation by Deutsche Bahn.
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The New Silk Road is Booming for DB Cargo
A new DB Cargo subsidiary, DB Cargo Transasia, has been established in Shanghai due to the popularity of the New Silk Road rail route.
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New COVID-19 Measures Come into Force on Deutsche Bahn Services
Deutsche Bahn is applying new requirements for passengers to carry proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative COVID-19 test.
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Germany: First Battery Trains Ordered for VBB Network
NEB has ordered 31 two-car, battery-operated Mireo Plus B trains from Siemens Mobility for the new East Brandenburg rail network.
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Germany: Route Severely Damaged by Floods Reopens Today
Following severe flooding in Germany in July, Deutsche Bahn has reopened part of the Ahr Valley Railway to passenger traffic again today.
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Deutsche Bahn Is Getting into Industrial 3D Printing for Faster, Easier Train Maintenance
Deutsche Bahn says it is getting into industrial 3D printing in order to make the maintenance of its trains faster and easier.
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Germany Must Speed Up Rail Network Electrification says Transport Alliance
Germany is lagging behind the rest of Europe when it comes to rail network electrification says Allianz pro Schiene.
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Deutsche Bahn Trains Dogs to Sniff Out Protected Species
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is training dogs to detect protected species in order to speed up construction projects.