Deutsche Bahn exceeds 150 million annual passengers for first time
DB has reported their key figures from the 2019 fiscal year, noting an increase in passenger numbers, record investment in infrastructure, but a decrease in profits.
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Contract signed for the development of new Dresden to Prague route
Deutsche Bahn and Správa ?eleznic are among a range of representatives from Germany and the Czech Republic to sign the Dresden–Prague route agreement.
Deutsche Bahn adds 17 double-deck trains to Intercity fleet
Deutsche Bahn's new trains, provided by Stadler, will operate on the Rostock–Berlin–Dresden intercity line as of 8 March 2020.
DB Cargo orders 50 hybrid locomotives from Toshiba
DB Cargo is starting the sustainable renewal of its shunting fleet.
€86 billion modernisation programme approved for German rail network
The LuFV III programme will modernise and renew the infrastructure of the current rail network in Germany, including tracks, stations and signalling.
Codeshare partnership to begin between Deutsche Bahn and Qatar Airways
The codeshare agreement will help to provide a seamless connection to and from eight destinations in Germany for Qatar Airways passengers.
Deutsche Bahn 5G-based network tender won by Nokia
Requirements of the tender include the delivery and testing of the world's first 5G-based network for automated rail operation.
CEO of BVG to join DB Management Board as part of new structure
Dr Sigrid Nikutta will begin her tenure?as a member of the Management Board in January 2020, heading Deutsche Bahn's freight transport business.
WESTbahn commissions double-decker KISS trains from Stadler
The new €300 million contract includes the construction of 15 KISS trains and complete maintenance to ensure high availability.
DB and RAIL.ONE open new plant for production of sleepers
The companies will work in co-operation and is a result of RAIL.ONE’s win of the DB Netz AG’s tender for the planning, construction and operation of the new plant.
DB announce future digitalisation plans to control German train traffic
Future traffic on Germany’s rails will be controlled by 280 digital signal boxes, continuing DB’s digitalisation drive and replacing decades-old interlockings.
New S-Bahn commuter trains for Berlin pass extreme environment tests
A 12-week test programme has proven that the new commuter trains can withstand an extensive range of severe weather and temperature conditions.
CER elects new Management Committee
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has elected a new management committee to oversee the development of the European railways and ensure the promotion of "sustainable mobility policies".
Future-proofing mainline services in Germany with digital rail control technology
Advanced signalling technology is supporting Deutsche Bahn’s pioneering rail upgrade and digitalisation programme and keeping passengers moving during its North-South route renewal.
Deutsche Bahn continues to invest in offshore renewable power
Deutsche Bahn has announced a new five-year contract which will ensure it receives green electricity from Nordsee Ost wind farm.