Latest Germany News
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Stadler to Present CITYLINK Tram-Train at InnoTrans 2024
At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will present the first complete CITYLINK tram train for the 'VDV Tram-Train' project.
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Alstom to Supply 90 S-Bahn Cologne Trains
Alstom has been awarded a 4 billion EUR contract to supply and maintain 90 commuter trains for the S-Bahn Cologne in Germany.
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Deutsche Bahn to Expand and Electrify Cottbus–Görlitz Line
Deutsche Bahn has signed an agreement for the double-track expansion and electrification of the Cottbus–Görlitz route.
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Siemens Mobility Tests Obstacle Detection System on Berlin S-Bahn
Siemens Mobility is testing an obstacle detection system on the Berlin S-Bahn as part of the Digital Rail Germany (DSD) initiative.
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Germany: Hitachi Rail Installs Digital Interlocking at Meitingen-Mertingen
Hitachi Rail has completed the installation of its digital interlocking (DSTW) technology at Meitingen-Mertingen.
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Alstom to Supply Up to 374 Metro Trains and CBTC Signalling for Hamburg U-Bahn
Alstom and Hamburger Hochbahn have signed a contract valued at up to 2.8bn EUR to supply new trains and signalling technology in Hamburg.
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Arriva Launches New Rail Route across Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany
Arriva Netherlands has launched a new rail route connecting Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
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Siemens Mobility to Upgrade Berlin Metro Lines with CBTC
BVG has selected Siemens Mobility to install a Communications-Based Train Control System (CBTC) on metro lines U5 and U8 in Berlin.
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DB Completes ICE 3neo Transition on Amsterdam and Brussels Routes
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced that its routes to Amsterdam and Brussels are now exclusively served by the ICE 3neo.
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Germany: Opening of Stuttgart 21 Station Delayed to 2026
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has provided an update on the delayed Stuttgart 21 project, releasing a detailed timetable for commissioning.
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Deutsche Bahn Modernises Hanover-Würzburg High-Speed Line
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has completed the modernisation of the Hanover-Würzburg high-speed line following an investment of 850 million EUR.
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InnoTrans 2024 to Highlight Future of Digitalisation
InnoTrans 2024 will include a focus on how electrification, digitalisation and automation will help shape the future of mobility.
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Siemens Mobility Invests in Digital Service Depot in Dortmund
Siemens Mobility is investing around 150 million EUR in expanding its digital service depot for trains in Dortmund, Germany.
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Germany: DB Launches 2024 Infrastructure Renewal Programme
DB InfraGO AG has launched a comprehensive infrastructure programme to renew Germany's railway network in 2024.
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Deutsche Bahn Starts 4-Track Expansion of Hanau-Gelnhausen Line
Deutsche Bahn has commenced a 1.6bn EUR project on the rail network in Hesse with a four-track expansion of the Hanau-Gelnhausen line.
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Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus B Battery Hybrid Trains Start Service in Germany
Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus B battery hybrid trains have begun regular service for SWEG in the Ortenau region of Germany.
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Stadler to Build New Train Commissioning Centre in Hennigsdorf
Stadler has announced it will be constructing a new commissioning centre for trains in the district of Oberhavel in Brandenburg.
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Booking Accomodation for InnoTrans 2024
With InnoTrans 2024 fast approaching, taking some time to choose the ideal accommodation for you and your team should be a key consideration…
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Siemens Mobility Launches Smart Train Lease Subsidiary
Siemens Mobility has launched a subsidiary for leasing regional trains in Germany: Smart Train Lease GmbH.
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Germany: 8 Additional LRVs Ordered for Dortmund
DSW21 has ordered eight additional light rail vehicles (LRVs) from HeiterBlick and Kiepe Electric for use in Dortmund, Germany.
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Deutsche Bahn Begins Testing for High Speed Internet on Trains
Testing is now underway on infrastructure to create 5G corridors along tracks in Germany, paving the way for high-speed internet on trains.
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Germany: DB Regio Orders High-Capacity EMUs from Alstom
Alstom has received an order to supply 18 modern Coradia Max electric multiple-unit (EMU) trains to DB Regio AG.
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DB Opens New ICE 4 Maintenance Plant in Cottbus
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has officially opened its new ICE 4 maintenance facility in Cottbus, Germany.
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Knorr-Bremse to Equip 246 Stadler Trams
Knorr-Bremse has announced it will be outfitting at least 246 CITYLINK trams with both braking and air conditioning systems.