Latest Germany News
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DSB Launches Talgo 230 Trains on Copenhagen–Hamburg EuroCity Services
Denmark’s national rail operator, DSB, has launched new Talgo 230 trains on its EuroCity services between Copenhagen and Hamburg.
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DB Announces Discounts for Passengers Accompanying BahnCard Holders
BahnCard 25 and 50 holders can now bring four additional passengers on journeys with them at a discounted fee this November.
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Deutsche Bahn Opens 5,200 Apprenticeship Positions
Deutsche Bahn has put out a call to hire approximately 5,200 new apprentices and dual-study students nationwide throughout 2026.
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DB InfraGO Expands Investment Programme in Bavaria
Deutsche Bahn’s infrastructure company, DB InfraGO, will significantly extend its modernisation activities across Bavaria in 2026.
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New ICE L High-Speed Train Premieres in Germany
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has premiered the ICE L: Germany’s first high-speed train with step-free boarding.
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Stadler to Provide Increased Capacity FLIRT XL Units for VRR S-Bahn
The Rhine-Ruhr Transport Association has announced it will begin a targeted expansion of capacity on sub-network 1 of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn.
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Stadler to Supply FLIRT XL Trains for New Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn Lines
Stadler is set to supply 36 modern FLIRT XL multiple units for operation along the new Rhine-Ruhr S5, S8 and RE 41 S-Bahn lines.
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Siemens Breaks Ground on Rail Vehicle Battery System Facility in Luhe-Wildenau
Siemens Mobility has celebrated the groundbreaking for its new rail vehicle battery system production facility in Luhe-Wildenau.
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Germany: Stadler to Test TINA Tram in Darmstadt
Stadler has announced a series of test runs of its TINA tram are set to take place in Darmstadt, Germany next week.
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Siemens Reaches Grade of Automation 2 with New CBTC System for Frankfurt
Siemens Mobility and the Frankfurt Transport Company have announced successful testing of the city metro's new Digital Train Control System.
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Evelyn Palla Appointed New CEO of Deutsche Bahn
Evelyn Palla will assume the role of Chair of the Management Board and CEO of Deutsche Bahn on 1 October 2025, succeeding Dr. Richard Lutz.
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World Premiere: Alstom Hydrogen Shunting Locomotive Debuts in Salzgitter
Alstom has completed the first-ever conversion of a diesel shunting locomotive to hydrogen propulsion at its Salzgitter site.
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Walk-In Model of Munich’s New XXL S-Bahn Train to Premiere at IAA
During this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich, a full-scale walk-in model of the city’s future S-Bahn train will be presented to the public.
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Germany: Stadler's TINA Trams Begin Operation in Halle
Stadler's new TINA (Totally Integrated Low Floor) trams have begun operating a regular service on the Halle transport network (HAVAG).
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DB Makes Statement Following Investigation into 2022 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Accident
An independent internal investigation commissioned by DB following an accident in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on June 3, 2022 has been concluded.
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Germany: Smart Train Lease GmbH to Supply Trains for RB 32 Line
Smart Train Lease GmbH has has received an order for three modern Mireo Smart trains from Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH.
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DB and PKP to Expand Cross-Border Rail Services Between Germany and Poland
Deutsche Bahn and PKP Intercity are expanding their long-distance rail services between Germany and Poland by more than 50 percent.
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InGa-Z Digital System Supports Rail Freight Efficiency in Germany
Within a joint venture, Hitachi Rail has introduced a digital solution to improve efficiency at intermodal freight terminals in Germany.
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DB Announces 20% Flash Sale on Saver Fares for Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced a 20% discount on all saver fares for journeys taken on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through to 10 December.
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DB Resumes Excavation of Rastatt Tunnel, Dismantles TBM
Deutsche Bahn has resumed work on the Rastatt Tunnel following the successful dismantling of a TBM involved in an accident in 2017.
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Germany: New Škoda ForCity Plus 47T Trams Begin Operation in Cottbus
A fleet of new low-floor Škoda Group ForCity Plus 47T trams have now entered operation in Cottbus, Germany.
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Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz to Step Down Early
Deutsche Bahn has confirmed that CEO Dr Richard Lutz will leave his post earlier than planned, under an agreement with the German government…
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Talgo 230 Trains Approved by European and German Railway Safety Agencies
The European Railway Agency (ERA) and Germany’s EBA have authorised the Talgo 230 train for service with Deutsche Bahn.
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DB Reports Stable ICE Traffic Between Hamburg and Berlin
With renovation work underway on the Hamburg–Berlin rail line, Deutsche Bahn reports that long-distance ICE services are running as planned.