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April 14, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Cologne S-Bahn expansion agreed

Work to increase capacity on Line S11 includes new platforms.

November 20, 2025 | Infrastructure

Stuttgart 21 2026 opening cancelled

Problems with digital signalling and ongoing construction issues reportedly blamed for latest setback.

October 9, 2025 | Europe

Cross-Channel hopeful Gemini reveals Siemens partnership

Gemini Trains hopes to procure 10 Velaro Novo high-speed trains for its proposed London - mainland Europe services.

July 30, 2025 | Light Rail

Cologne selects Stadler for big LRV order

The first 10 of 132 LRVs will be delivered in 2029.

July 24, 2024 | Fleet

Alstom to supply 90 trains for Cologne S-Bahn

Manufacturer says order worth over €4bn is its largest-ever in Germany.

May 16, 2024 | High-speed

Eurostar to order 50 new trains as revenue reaches €2bn in 2023

High-speed operator carried 18.6 million passengers in 2023, up 22% year on year.

June 16, 2023 | Financial

Funding agreed for Cologne S-Bahn expansion

The project will add three new stations between Cologne and Mönchengladbach.

May 26, 2022 | Fleet

Tender launched for Cologne S-Bahn fleet

Contract for up to 90 EMUs includes maintenance.

May 23, 2022 | Light Rail

CAF to supply 22 LRVs to Bonn

New fleet will also operate on Cologne network.

May 19, 2022 | Light Rail

Cologne launches tender for high-floor articulated LRVs

The vehicles must be suitable for operation in Cologne and Bonn.

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