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Rail Expansion Progresses as Stadler Secures Frankfurt CITYLINK Contract with Long-Term Service Agreement

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, December 2025

(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

Siemens Mobility Leads RemODtrAIn Project to Pioneer 5G-Based Remote Train Operation and AI Obstacle Detection

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, December 2025

(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

Siemens Mobility Recognizes Schaeffler for Advanced Axlebox Bearings That Enable Record-Setting Velaro Novo Performance

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, December 2025

(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

Talgo Strengthens European Leadership as DSB Accepts First EuroCity Fleet for Cross-Border Routes

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, October 2025

(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

T-Systems turns 25 with major milestones in cloud, sovereignty, and AI as it builds Germany’s AI gigafactory

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, September 2025

(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

Nokia and Deutsche Bahn launch first 1900 MHz 5G commercial railway network to accelerate FRMCS adoption

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, September 2025

(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

Talgo 230 Wins Approval for Germany and Denmark, Paving the Way for ICE L and EuroCity Services

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, August 2025

(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

Stadler and ODEG Launch Emission‑Free FLIRT Akku Trains for West Mecklenburg

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, July 2025

(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

TÜV Rheinland Certifies WINDHOFF’s MPV VentuS® GAF for Compliance with European TSI Standards, Ensuring Safe Operation Across Germany

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, May 2025

(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

DB Schenker’s Electric Trucks Conquer Harsh Finnish Winters, Paving the Way for Sustainable Logistics

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, March 2025

(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

Siemens Mobility and Leonhard Weiss Secure Major Contract for Germany’s Rail Modernization

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, February 2025

(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