Latest Germany News
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DB Invests in New Digital Technologies for ICE Maintenance
Deutsche Bahn is investing 55 million EUR in new AI and robotics technologies to support the maintenance of its growing ICE fleet.
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DB Merger Creates InfraGO AG to Deliver Infrastructure Upgrades
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn is merging its two infrastructure divisions, DB Station&Service and DB Netz, to create DB InfraGO.
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Siemens Mobility Tests Mireo Plus H Hydrogen Train in Bavaria
Siemens Mobility has completed the first test runs of its Mireo Plus H hydrogen-powered train in Bavaria, Germany.
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Stadler and Siemens Complete Delivery of 104 Berlin S-Bahn Trains
A consortium comprised of Stadler and Siemens Mobility has completed the delivery of 106 new trains manufactured for the Berlin S-Bahn.
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DB and BMDV Launch Comprehensive Renewal and Modernisation Programme
Germany's federal government and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a comprehensive modernisation programme for the nation's rail network.
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Germany: Alstom and VMS Present Battery-Powered Electric Train in Saxony
Alstom and Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS) have presented a battery-powered train for the Chemnitz-Leipzig line in Saxony, Germany.
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Germany: NWL Signs Agreement to Upgrade Münster-Lünen Line
NWL has signed an agreement with the federal government, North Rhine-Westphalia and Deutsche Bahn to upgrade the Münster – Lünen rail line.
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Germany: Siemens Mobility to Deliver 28 Mireo Trains for Digital Node Stuttgart
Siemens Mobility has been selected to deliver 28 electric Mireo regional trains to Baden-Württemberg for the Digital Node Stuttgart project.
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Siemens Mobility to Deliver 90 New S-Bahn Trains to Munich
Siemens Mobility has won an EU-wide tender valued at 2 billion EUR to supply 90 new S-Bahn trains in Munich, Germany.
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New Piccadilly Line Trains to Commence Testing in Germany
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the first of its new Piccadilly Line trains have arrived in Germany for testing.
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Germany: Alstom to Supply 40 Coradia Stream High-Capacity EMUs to NAH.SH
Alstom will supply 40 Coradia Stream high-capacity EMUs to Nahverkehrsverbund Schleswig-Holstein (NAH.SH) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
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Germany: KVG Orders 22 New Škoda Trams for Kassel
Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (KVG) has ordered 22 30-metre two-way trams from Škoda for operation in Kassel, Germany.
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Digital S-Bahn 2.0 to Be Trialed in Hamburg
Deutsche Bahn, Hamburg and Siemens Mobility will introduce an upgraded intelligent operations control system for the Digital S-Bahn.
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Deutsche Bahn and Industry Trial Fully Automated Trains
Germany to test automatic train driving as part of the 'Digital Rail Germany' initiative. Findings are to be presented at InnoTrans 2026.
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Bundeskartellamt: Deutsche Bahn in Violation of Competition Law
Germany's competition regulator, the Bundeskartellamt has declared that Deutsche Bahn has violated competition law for mobility platforms.
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Germany: Siemens and SWEG Open Depot for Battery-Powered Trains
Siemens Mobility and SWEG are opening a rail depot in Offenburg, Germany to maintain the Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains.
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BMDV-Funded Project to Establish 5G Network along Germany's Railway
BMDV is funding a project for Deutsche Bahn, Ericsson, O2 Telefónica and Vantage Towers develop a 5G network along Germany's railway.
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Deutsche Bahn Invests €2bn in 73 New ICE Trains
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced a 2 billion EUR investment in 73 new ICE trains from Talgo and Siemens Mobility.
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Siemens Mobility and NEB Present Final Designs for Mireo Plus Trains
Siemens Mobility has presented the final designs of the Mireo Plus H and Plus B trains for Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB).
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Siemens Mobility to Expand Munich-Allach Manufacturing Facility
Siemens Mobility has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Munich-Allach to meet growing production demands.
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Deutsche Bahn Reports a Return to Profits
Deutsche Bahn has reported a return to profits for its financial year 2022, with DB Schenker in particular making strong contributions.
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Germany: €1.1 Billion Scheme to Support Rail Operators Using Electric Traction
The European Commission has approved a 1.1 billion EUR German scheme to compensate operators for the recent spike in electricity prices.
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Germany: Mireo Plus B Battery Trains Chosen for Upper and Lower Westerwald Pilot Project
Hessische Landesbahn has ordered three two-car Mireo Plus B battery trains from Siemens Mobility for its OWB and UWB pilot project.
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Alstom Supplies 163 DT5 Metro Vehicles for Hamburg Metro
Alstom has concluded its project of manufacturing 163 DT5 metro vehicles for the Hamburg Metro, operated by Hamburger Hochbahn.