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July 20, 2026 | Main line

Germany limits DB’s access on key routes opening the door to Italo

Italo orders new trains from Siemens and reaffirms plan to compete with DB on two key corridors from mid-2028.

July 9, 2026 | Europe

DB passenger information action plan underway

German Rail launches immediate action programme to improve how information is delivered to passengers.

June 30, 2026 | Infrastructure

Software error caused national GSM-R outage in Germany

Countermeasures are being implemented to prevent a recurrence.

June 15, 2026 | Main line

Hamburg - Berlin main line reopens

DB completes the largest single project in its major renewals programme.

May 12, 2026 | Infrastructure

ETCS contract awarded for northwest Germany

Alstom to install ETCS on 64km Ratingen - Leverkusen line under first call-off from framework signalling contract.

April 30, 2026 | High-speed

Italo-NTV prepares to enter German high-speed market

Italian open-access operator will order 26 trains from Siemens once paths are confirmed.

April 20, 2026 | Policy

Germany sets up ERTMS Coordination Office

New body will coordinate funding for retrofitting onboard equipment.

March 24, 2026 | Policy

ECJ rules on German track access charges

Court finds that track access charge cap is incompatible with EU law.

February 5, 2026 | Financial

Questions remain over German rail funding

Government confirms €2.5bn budget allocation for 2026, but critics point to €2bn funding gap by 2029.

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.

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