Deutsche Bahn

(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 →