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March 26, 2026 | Financial

Leo Express wins Prague - Munich operating contract

Private operator beats ČD to operate the Czech section of the cross-border route.

February 9, 2026 | Financial

Bavaria retenders regional and cross-border services

Previous tenders for operating services from Munich to Hof and Prague were withdrawn on “economic grounds.”

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 15, 2025 | Financial

German Mainfranken operating contract suspended

DB Regio has objected to award of services around Würzburg in southern Germany to BeNEX.

March 28, 2025 | Financial

DB wins Bavarian HS operating contract

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

September 27, 2024 | InnoTrans

Siemens unveils Munich S-Bahn train designs

The manufacturer will supply 90 new 13-car XXL trains from the end of 2028.

July 19, 2024 | Fleet

Bavaria tenders contract to operate tilting trains

Bavarian Railway (BEG) expects to award its Tilt Technology Allgäu contract in mid-2025.

October 26, 2023 | Main line

Regional operating tenders launched in Bavaria and Thuringia

The tender in Bavaria covers the Oberland 2027+ network.

July 10, 2023 | Europe

DB Regio tests Idea Train in passenger service

Double-deck coach fitted with 10 innovative train interior concepts.

April 28, 2023 | Financial

IRJ News in brief - Financial and market

Renfe reduces its losses in Q1 2023, German states tender regional operating contracts, and FRA renews its track inspection contract with Ensco.

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