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November 29, 2023 | Infrastructure

Germany to build its longest rail tunnel to connect Dresden and Prague

Opposition from local residents forces DB to put new high-speed line entirely underground.

September 28, 2023 | Policy

DB confirms merger of Station&Service and DB Network into InfraGO

InfraGO will become active on January 1 and will oversee all rail infrastructure improvement projects in Germany.

August 15, 2023 | Financial

German government provides €12.5bn more for rail investment

DB to provide additional €3bn alongside €12.5bn from Climate and Transformation Fund.

July 5, 2023 | Policy

Germany’s Monopolies Commission supports independent infrastructure body

Commission says restructuring DB will boost on-rail competition provided the right choices are made.

July 5, 2023 | High-speed

Planning process eased for Fulda - Gerstungen high-speed line

German state of Hessen says streamlined procedures will reduce project costs.

April 27, 2023 | Main line

Long-distance punctuality declines despite DB’s efforts

Only 68.4% of trains arrived on time in March.

March 28, 2023 | Infrastructure

DB tightens concrete sleeper inspection regime

Stricter criteria applied following Burgrain derailment.

March 21, 2023 | Infrastructure

Significant additional infrastructure needed to complement Stuttgart 21 project

State minister for transport, Mr Winifred Hermann, drops support for building a second terminus.

February 15, 2023 | Financial

Die Länderbahn retains East Bavaria operating contract

More services but further improvements await infrastructure enhancements.

February 3, 2023 | Policy

Mofair calls for action on German rail reform

The association representing private passenger operators wants the German government to create an independent infrastructure manager and to prioritise rail investment.

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