Deutsche Bahn

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will deliver 27 CITYLINK trams to fahma, part of RMV, for future operation on the Regionaltangente West line in Frankfurt Rhein-Main. The dual-system vehicles will run on both mainline and light rail tracks, carry around 360 passengers … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The RemODtrAIn research project led by Siemens Mobility aims to develop secure remote-controlled train operations for depots using 5G-based communication and AI obstacle detection. Supported by €17 million in federal funding, the consortium is testing a remotely operated … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has presented Schaeffler with its 2025 Supplier Award in the “Moving Beyond” category, recognizing collaborative development of a new generation of axlebox bearings for high-speed railway applications. Designed for inboard-mounted powered wheelsets, the bearings incorporate advanced … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Talgo has achieved a significant milestone as Danish State Railways (DSB) officially accepted its first Talgo 230 trains, marking the beginning of deliveries for a 16-train EuroCity fleet that will operate on the Copenhagen–Hamburg route. The trains, designed … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, the IT subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, celebrates its 25th anniversary on October 1, 2025, marking a quarter century of technological leadership in Europe. Established in 2000 through the merger with debis Systemhaus, the company pioneered the convergence … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Deutsche Bahn have launched the world’s first commercial 1900 MHz 5G radio network with a 5G Standalone core on live outdoor railway test tracks in Germany. The deployment marks a milestone in the transition from GSM-R … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Talgo’s 230 train has received technical approval from the European Railway Agency and Germany’s Federal Railway Authority for commercial service in Germany and Denmark, paving the way for operations under Deutsche Bahn’s “ICE L” and DSB’s “EuroCity” brands. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ODEG and Stadler previewed a battery‑powered FLIRT Akku train on a ceremonial run from Schwerin to Parchim, ahead of a December 2027 launch under ODEG’s Westmecklenburg II contract. Fourteen units will serve both daily and seasonal regional lines, running emission‑free … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has certified the WINDHOFF MPV® VentuS® GAF as compliant with European TSI standards under the fourth railway package, ensuring the vehicle meets safety and operational requirements for use across Germany. Designed for Deutsche Bahn, the vehicle’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker has successfully demonstrated the reliability of its electric truck fleet in Finland over a one-year period, proving that these sustainable vehicles can operate efficiently in extreme winter conditions, even at -30°C. Two FUSO eCanter trucks have … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility, in partnership with Leonhard Weiss, has secured a significant share of Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) first-ever volume contract for the modernization of Germany’s rail network. Valued at €2.8 billion for the consortium, the contract is part of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bahn has awarded Vossloh over €100 million in contracts to improve rail maintenance using advanced rail milling and high-speed grinding technologies. The agreements, covering preventive and corrective maintenance, aim to extend the service life of DB’s tracks … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bahn has agreed to sell its logistics subsidiary, DB Schenker, to Danish company DSV for €14.8 billion. The deal, expected to complete in 2025, will help Deutsche Bahn focus on its core rail business and reduce debt, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DSV has agreed to acquire Schenker, Deutsche Bahn’s logistics subsidiary, for €14.3 billion, marking its largest acquisition to date. The combined company will have a presence in over 90 countries, with a workforce of 147,000 and pro forma … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Digital Rail Germany announces a strategic initiative to enhance circuit board production at their Industrial Competence Center in Arnstadt/Thuringia, aiming to accelerate progress towards green rail infrastructure in Europe. Recognizing the critical role of circuit boards in digital … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Sigrid Nikutta, a board member of DB, unveils the successful practical tests of a digital freight train, marking a significant advancement in Europe’s rail freight transport system. The introduction of Digital Automatic Coupling (DAK) as a new … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bahn (DB) celebrated the completion of its ICE 4 fleet with the delivery of the 137th train, named “Spree,” in Berlin. The event was attended by key figures including Richard Lutz, CEO of DB, and Roland Busch, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Ten Spanish companies are joining forces for the groundbreaking Hympulso project, aiming to develop a renewable hydrogen fuel cell-based propulsion system for a high-speed train. Led by Talgo, the initiative includes partners like Golendus, Ingeteam, Repsol, Sener, and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom celebrates a successful year of expansion with over 2.5 million new fiber connections established in 2023, reaching its ambitious targets. By year-end, eight million households across Germany will have access to fiber optic connections, with nearly … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In a bid to modernize regional transport, Siemens Mobility has partnered with DB Regio Bayern and Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft (BEG) to introduce 18 new Desiro HC double-decker trains for the Franconia-Thuringia Express. These trains, operational from December 2023, offer … Read the full press release →