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July 7, 2026 | Policy

Evelyn Palla charts radical new course for DB

Strong Rail strategy ditched in favour of realistic goals.

June 26, 2026 | Europe

DB confirms Stuttgart 21 will now open in 2031 and cost another €3bn

CEO Evelyn Palla is “appalled” by the results of the audit of the beleaguered Stuttgart 21 project.

June 25, 2026 | Financial

Michael Obrowski appointed CFO of DB

Obrowski will move from the automotive industry to rail.

May 12, 2026 | Europe

Direct Berlin - Oslo service launches in 2028

DB will operate new service in partnership with DSB and Vy with Talgo ICE L trains.

March 31, 2026 | Fleet

Renfe leases DB coaches to Leo Express

Czech operator Leo Express will deploy ex-DB rolling stock on Prague - Munich services.

March 6, 2026 | Commuter Rail

DB announces senior regional management changes

DB has appointed new heads for three of its S-Bahn networks.

February 23, 2026 | Policy

DB to supply staff with bodycams after conductor killed

Safety summit convened by German operator agrees action plan on safety measures.

January 30, 2026 | Technology

DB trials remote driving at S-Bahn depot

Alstom is assisting with the project at Munich’s Steinhausen depot.

December 5, 2025 | High-speed

DB and Eurostar sign MoU on London - Germany services

New Eurostar fleet could start operating to Cologne and Frankfurt in the early 2030s.

October 28, 2025 | Infrastructure

DB InfraGO increases spending in Bavaria

German infrastructure manager will renew 500km of track in the state next year.

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