Latest Germany News
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Consortium Demonstrates Autonomous Tram in Depot Research Project
A consortium led by Siemens Mobility and ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam has demonstrated its Autonomous Tram in Depot research project.
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Siemens Mobility Improves Passenger Capacity for Alpha Trains with Trainset Upgrades
Siemens Mobility has converted Alpha Trains’ Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH- (ODEG) leased train units from three- to four-car trainsets.
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NordWestBahn Begins Modernisation of S-Bahn Fleet
NordWestBahn has modernised the first of its trains ahead of the start of its new regional S-Bahn transport contract
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Deutsche Bahn Completes First Long-Term, Cross-Border Green Energy Contract
Deutsche Bahn continues to ramp up its green power supply by completing its first cross-border, long-term green electricity contract.
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DB ICE Maintenance Site to Open Two Years Ahead of Schedule
Deutsche Bahn’s new railway works in Cottbus is now set to begin servicing ICE trains in 2024 – two years earlier than originally planned.
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DB Takes Stock: "Destruction of Historic Proportions"
Deutsche Bahn has taken stock after the 2021 floods, saying the damage is of historic proportions and might take years to fix in full.
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Bavaria and Siemens Mobility Partner on Hydrogen-Powered Train Trial
Siemens Mobility have signed an MoU with the State of Bavaria to begin testing its hydrogen-powered train from mid-2023.
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Severe Weather Causes Substantial Damage to Germany's Rail Infrastructure
DB has reported significant damage to rail infrastructure in Germany following the extreme storms in Europe last week.
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DB Partners with Google Maps on Journey Planning
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Google are working together to make it even easier to plan and book rail travel using Google Maps.
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DB to Turn the Cologne Rail Hub Digital
Deutsche Bahn has launched a feasibility study into the digitalisation options for the busy Cologne rail hub.
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Alstom’s Régiolis Crossborder Train Arrives at Czech Test Circuit
Alstom’s Régiolis Crossborder, a hybrid unit, has arrived at Výzkumný Ústav Železniční's test circuit in the Czech Republic.
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DB to Use New Fibre-Optic Cables That Don't Require Cable Troughs
DB and partners have developed new fibre-optic cables that can be laid directly in the ground without the need for cable troughs.
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Alstom and MVB Sign Contract for New Flexity Trams
Alstom and local transport authority MVB have signed a contract for the delivery of Flexity trams and their accompanying spare part supply.
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Siemens Mobility and Paribus Sign Framework Agreement for 30 Vectron Dual Mode Locomotives
Siemens Mobility and Paribus have signed a framework purchase agreement and full service contract for up to 30 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives…
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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Gets Green Light for New Tunnel
Germany: A new tunnel and station for long-distance services at Frankfurt has been given the green light by a feasibility study.
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CAF Selected as Preferred Bidder for New Niederrhein Münsterland Rolling Stock
CAF has been selected as the preferred bidder for new battery-electric rolling stock for the Niederrhein-Münsterland network in Germany.
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Transdev and Snälltåget Launch Night Train between Sweden, Denmark and Germany
This month Transdev and Snälltåget will launch the first trans-European night train linking three capitals: Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin…
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Alstom to Equip Stuttgart S-Bahn with ETCS and ATO Technology
Alstom has signed a contract with DB Regio AG to equip BR 423 and BR 430 trains with ETCS Levels 2 and and ATO GoA2 technology.
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DB and Deutsche Telekom Plan Seamless Mobile Network Along Germany’s Railways
Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Telekom plan to offer full mobile coverage across all of Germany’s long distance and regional rail routes.
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Making Berlin's Metro Cars Lightweight
Stadler, who is manufacturing the new metro cars for Berlin's U-Bahn, has partnered with PMC for new lightweight seats.
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CAF Signs Two New Contracts in Germany
The CAF Group has secured two new contracts in Germany, further attesting to its commitment to the country.
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Deutsche Bahn Accelerates Its Climate-Neutrality Goals
Deutsche Bahn has brought forward its deadline for achieving climate-neutrality by ten years, with 2040 as the new target date.
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Electronic Interlocking Commissioned in Duisburg
Electronic interlocking has now been fully commissioned in Duisburg after the second expansion stage was completed at the end of May.
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Germany's ICE Train Turns 30
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has celebrated 30 years of ICE traffic in Germany with the christening of the first XXL ICE.