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October 8, 2021 | Signalling

Netherland’s Betuweroute freight line to test ATO

The project aims for tests to take place on the line by 2025.

May 21, 2021 | Technology

RailWatch to improve digital train measurement system with €3.5m grant

The measurement system will create a digital twin of passing trains.

May 18, 2021 | Policy

TEE 2.0 plans expand as EU ministers sign up

Agreement includes the development of a regular interval timetable. Member states will also identify operators interested in taking part.

November 23, 2020 | Technology

DB and Siemens to begin hydrogen train trials in 2024

GERMAN Rail (DB) has announced that it will begin trials using a prototype version of Siemens Mobility’s Mireo H hydrogen-powered train on regional lines from 2024.

September 30, 2020 | Europe

DB Cargo and VTG unveil new modular wagon platform

GERMAN Rail (DB) freight subsidiary DB Cargo and wagon leasing company VTG have unveiled a new modular, multi-functional wagon platform which the two companies developed in partnership.

September 25, 2020 | Policy

DB agrees Covid-19 collective agreement with union

GERMAN Rail (DB) has announced a new collective agreement with the Railway and Transport Union (EVG) which it says will help mitigate the company’s losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.

September 3, 2020 | Infrastructure

Germany to accelerate digital interlocking installation

THE German Railway Industry Association (VDB), the German Federal Railway Authority (EBA) and German Rail (DB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the roll-out of digital interlockings across the German network, with a target to upgrade 10 regions by the end of 2021.

August 26, 2020 | Technology

Germany unveils Stuttgart digital rail hub plans

GERMAN Rail (DB) and the federal Ministry for Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) have announced a €462.5m plan for a ‘digitalised rail hub’ in Stuttgart.

August 18, 2020 | Europe

DB announces €40m station renovation scheme

GERMAN Rail (DB) has announced a €40m scheme to renovate 167 train stations across its network as part of a programme for ‘attractive stations’.

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