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March 13, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Munich S-Bahn extension approved

Electrification of the 18.7km Ebersberg - Wasserburg line will allow S4 and S6 services to run from central Munich.

January 9, 2026 | Infrastructure

Bavaria to electrify more lines and introduce battery trains

State signs agreement with DB InfraGO to phase out diesel operation in the north of the state.

October 28, 2025 | Infrastructure

DB InfraGO increases spending in Bavaria

German infrastructure manager will renew 500km of track in the state next year.

October 6, 2025 | Fleet

Siemens breaks ground on new battery plant

New factory in Germany will open in 2027 and will produce complete battery systems for locomotives and multiple units.

September 9, 2025 | Fleet

Model of new Munich S-Bahn train on show

Visitors to the IAA Mobility exhibition in Munich will be able to inspect a 1:1 scale model of the leading car.

April 30, 2025 | Main line

Production of Bavarian hydrogen trains starts

Siemens has begun construction of three hydrogen-powered multiple-units to be deployed in southern Germany.

March 28, 2025 | Financial

DB wins Bavarian HS operating contract

New trains will be ordered for services using the Nuremberg - Ingolstadt high-speed line.

February 28, 2025 | Policy

Bavaria urges rail financing reform

Southern German state’s transport minister calls for more federal investment in rail infrastructure.

December 12, 2024 | Fleet

Siemens hydrogen trains approved for Germany

Manufacturer receives authorisation for its Mireo Plus H trains to enter passenger service this month.

October 11, 2024 | Main line

German public transport authority withdraws fast train tenders (again)

Bavarian Railway says bids for services to and from Munich are far over budgets.

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