Latest Germany News
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KfW IPEX-Bank Provides KfW Promotional Loan to RAILPOOL
RAILPOOL seeks to acquire additional locomotives as part of KfW Program 269 “Investment Loan for Sustainable Mobility”.
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Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Construction Prepares to Advance as Immersion Pontoon Approved
Major construction activity on the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is set to move into a new phase after the immersion pontoon IVY passed its final tests…
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European Sleeper Launches New Paris – Berlin Night Train
European Sleeper has officially launched its new Paris–Berlin night train, having embarked on its first journey on Thursday 26 March.
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Deutsche Bahn Reports Higher Revenue and Improved Operating Result for 2025
Deutsche Bahn has reported a return to a positive operating result for the 2025 financial year, alongside a modest increase in revenue.
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VDB Legal Working Group Visits BODE
BODE Group hosts the VDB Legal Working Group in Kassel, strengthening industry collaboration, and dialogue across the German railway sector.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Arranges and Syndicates Promotional Loan for VTG
KfW IPEX-Bank arranges a EUR 340 million loan for VTG to finance new freight wagons, supporting sustainable rail freight in Europe.
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Stadler Reports 13% Sales Rise Across 2025
In its latest report; Stadler Rail has announced an increase in both profitability and sales across the 2025 financial year.
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Booking Accomodation for InnoTrans 2026
With InnoTrans taking place from 22 to 25 September 2026, many accommodation options are already being booked up around the Messe Berlin.
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Metro Gearboxes for Hamburg: ZF Supplies Technology for Germany’s Largest Subway Project
ZF to supply technology for Germany’s largest metro project in Hamburger Hochbahn’s order of 374 Alstom rail vehicles.
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New Tram-Westtangente Line 14 Service Begins in Munich
The partial commissioning of the new Tram-Westtangente service has been marked in Munich, as Line 14 officially began operations.
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Deutsche Bahn to Improve Comfort on Long-Distance Trains
Deutsche Bahn and the German federal government have presented a joint programme to improve comfort on long-distance train services.
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Voestalpine Railway Systems’ Key Role in EU Rail FA3
voestalpine Railway Systems has joined the EU Rail FA3 initiative, contributing advanced turnout technology, condition-based monitoring
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Exhibitions 2026
SENSIT are planning to attend around 6 exhibitions and 15 conferences in 2026 including Innotrans in September.
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First "Short TINA" Tram Approved for Passenger Service in Halle
Stadler's "short TINA" tram has received formal commissioning approval to enter passenger service in Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Deutsche Bahn Begins Major Rail Corridor Renovations
DB InfraGO has begun rail corridor renovation projects on the Hagen–Wuppertal–Cologne and Nuremberg–Regensburg lines.
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Stadler's TINA Tram Modifications Reduce Vibrations in Darmstadt
Stadler's recent modifications to the TINA tram in Darmstadt have led to a measurable reduction in vibrations during operation.
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Knorr-Bremse to Supply Systems for Alstom Adessia Stream Trains
Knorr-Bremse has been commissioned by Alstom to equip up to 90 of its new Adessia Stream trains with braking and air conditioning systems.
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Deutsche Bahn Launches Action Programme for German Train Stations
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has launched an immediate action programme aimed at improving safety and cleanliness at train stations across Germany.
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TÜV SÜD Supports Deutsche Bahn Suppliers with Sustainability Assessments
TÜV SÜD: Deutsche Bahn requires all tenders exceeding €100,000 to submit a recognised sustainability assessment with defined requirements.
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Stadler Conducts Acoustic Vehicle Testing Using imc Measurement Technology
Stadler Rail vehicles undergo acoustic testing using imc Test & Measurement data acquisition technology and GRAS measurement microphones.
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Germany: Alstom to Deliver 26 Additional Coradia Max Trains to SFBW
Alstom has been awarded a contract for the delivery of 26 additional Coradia Max double-decker trains to SFBW in Germany.
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The 3rd Generation of ROSPECT by ROBEL Rail Automation Marks a New Era in Track Geometry Measurement
ROBEL: The 3rd generation of ROSPECT represents the evolution of track geometry measurement and marks a new era for modern rail maintenance.
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Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Authorised for Services Between Germany & Austria
Siemens Mobility's Vectron Dual Mode locomotive has received full authorisation to operate cross-border services between Germany and Austria…
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PESA Bydgoszcz Officially Acquires HeiterBlick
PESA Bydgoszcz SA has officially announced the acquisition of 100% of shares of German tram manufacturer HeiterBlick GmbH.