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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 15, 2026 | Main line

Hamburg - Berlin main line reopens

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

June 15, 2026 | Financial

Stuttgart 21 suffers another setback

New underground station project might be delayed until 2031 or later.

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 27, 2026 | Technology

Overcoming age-old barriers to industry innovation

The OpenRail Association makes the case for broader adoption of open-source software collaboration within the rail industry.

April 13, 2026 | Freight

DB Cargo scraps Toshiba locomotive project

The German freight operator has sent eight brand new locomotives developed under the project to a Cologne scrapyard.

April 8, 2026 | Financial

DB agrees ICE fleet sale and leaseback deal

Transaction is worth around €1bn and involves 25 high-speed trains.

April 1, 2026 | Financial

DB’s financial difficulties continue

Revenue and Ebit up, but national railway reports a net loss of €2.3bn in 2025.

February 12, 2026 | Infrastructure

DB stations action programme underway

German Rail launches immediate action programme to improve station cleanliness and security.

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