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DB Regio Enhances Mobile Reception on Trains with Laser Technology

DB Regio has improved mobile reception onboard trains in Berlin and Brandenburg with laser-modified windows.

Messe Berlin Launches New Mobility Division

Messe Berlin has launched a new Mobility Division to centralise its portfolio of mobility-themed events, including InnoTrans. 

Deutsche Bahn Appeals Court Ruling Concerning Rising Stuttgart 21 Costs

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is appealing a lawsuit concerning billions of euros in additional costs for the Stuttgart 21 project.

Riedbahn Overhaul 100 Days In: Most of the Track Construction Work Completed

The complete overhaul of the Riedbahn, the 70km stretch between Mannheim and Frankfurt, sees milestones after 100 days.

Hamburg-Berlin Line to Get Gigabit Data Rates on Trains

The Hamburg-Berlin railway line is set to become Germany's innovative route for mobile communications with gigabit data rates on trains.

Robel Hands Over 1st Hybrid Rail Vehicle to Stadtwerke München

The Managing Director of Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH handed over the world's first Robel hybrid rail vehicle September 25 in Berlin.

Alstom Consolidates European Operations with New Regional Structure

Following its acquisition of Bombardier, Alstom is restructuring its European operations to further strengthen its presence in the region.

DB Regio Shows Off Its Modernised S-Bahn Train for Cologne

DB Regio shows off its modernised S-Bahn train for Cologne. Originally constructed in 1999/2000, the design is award-winning.

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Siemens Mobility and NEB Introduce Mireo Plus H and Mireo Plus B

Siemens Mobility and NEB have completed the inaugural journey of the Mireo Plus H alongside launching the Mireo Plus B battery train.

InnoTrans 2024: The FLIRT Akku for Rhineland-Palatinate

InnoTans 2024: Stadler Rail presented its new FLIRT Akku hybrid battery train for the German state of Palatinate.

InnoTrans 2024: Škoda Presents ForCity Smart Tram for Bonn

At InnoTrans 2024, Škoda Group has presented its award-winning Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn tram for the city of Bonn, Germany. 

InnoTrans 2024: Siemens Mobility Unveils Its Design of the New S-Bahn for Munich

Siemens Mobility presented its mock-up of the new S-Bahn for Munich today, with the first vehicles to be delivered in late 2028.

DB and SNCF Launch Direct Berlin to Paris ICE Service

At InnoTrans 2024, Deutsche Bahn (DB) and SNCF Voyageurs announced the launch of a direct high-speed ICE service from Berlin to Paris.

InnoTrans 2024: Stadler Unveils Its RS Zero Emission-Free Train

Stadler Rail unveils its RS Zero, the successor to the original Regio Shuttle, which saved many a German branch line from closure.

InnoTrans 2024: Alstom's Coradia Max for Germany

Alstom presented its newest member to the Coradia family at InnoTrans today: the Coradia Max, entering passenger service in Germany in 2025.

Infrastructure and AI: We Are Still a Heavy Metal Industry

Despite all the modernisation brought about by AI, the rail industry is still a heavy metal industry and it is only on top of that that digi…

DB to Renovate Infrastructure, Railway Operations and Profitability

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has presented a comprehensive programme to overhaul its infrastructure, railway operations, and profitability by 2027.

InnoTrans 2024 Set to Welcome the Rail Industry

From 24 to 27 September 2024, Berlin will host the 14th edition of the InnoTrans international trade fair for transportation technology.

Deutsche Bahn Sells DB Schenker to DSV for €14.8 Billion

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has signed an agreement to sell its logistics subsidiary, DB Schenker, to DSV for an enterprise value of 14.3 billion EUR…

InnoTrans: Stadler to Display New S-Bahn Trains for Berlin

At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will display Berlin's new underground rail cars, manufactured for Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG).

Siemens Mobility to Digitalise Europe's Largest Light Rail Interlocking System

Ruhrbahn has contracted Siemens Mobility to digitalise light rail control and safety technology in Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr.

Stadler to Display Battery-Powered FLIRT Akku at InnoTrans 2024

At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will display a battery-electric version of its FLIRT Akku train ordered by DB Regio.

InnoTrans 2024 to Display Over 110 Vehicles

From 24 to 27 September, InnoTrans 2024 will display more than 110 passenger and freight vehicles at the Messe Berlin Exhibition Grounds.