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June 24, 2025 | Fleet

Škoda LRVs debut in Frankfurt (Oder) and Prague

New Škoda LRVs have entered service in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, and started passenger testing in the Czech capital Prague.

January 23, 2024 | High-speed

DB opens new high-speed train maintenance facility

The depot at Cottbus will maintain DB’s ICE4 fleet.

May 10, 2022 | Infrastructure

DB breaks ground for new Cottbus ICE 4 maintenance workshop

Two maintenance workshop halls are being built in Cottbus, with the first opening in 2024 and the second two years later.

December 3, 2021 | Locomotives

DB to cancel hybrid locomotive conversion programme

While technically possible, the use of alternative fuels has become more economical than the conversions.

July 29, 2021 | Fleet

New ICE depot in Cottbus to open two years early

Change in usual construction plan creates new maintenance opportunity.

February 17, 2021 | Fleet

Škoda wins LRV contract for three German cities

The contract includes an initial order for 21 LRVs.

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