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October 23, 2025 | Freight

New DB CEO to fire head of freight subsidiary

Failure to turn around loss-making DB Cargo quickly enough is the main reason for Sigrid Nikutta’s impending dismissal.

October 3, 2025 | Main line

DB unveils 2026 timetable

Highlights include introduction of new ICE L trains and expansion of ICE Sprinter high-speed services.

September 9, 2025 | Fleet

Model of new Munich S-Bahn train on show

Visitors to the IAA Mobility exhibition in Munich will be able to inspect a 1:1 scale model of the leading car.

September 5, 2025 | Infrastructure

Supply industry speaks out over DB upgrade programme

Concerns over regulation and staffing voiced at Railway Forum in Berlin.

September 4, 2025 | Financial

DB Long Distance to sell and lease back Vectron Dual Mode fleet

An eight-year wet lease deal is planned with the locomotives being sold in tranches.

September 4, 2025 | Europe

Railway Forum speakers tackle rail’s digital future

IRJ reports from the opening session of the Railway Forum congress in Berlin on September 3.

September 2, 2025 | Main line

DB and PKP increase cross-border services by 50%

New Leipzig - Kraków service starts with December 14 timetable change.

August 13, 2025 | Infrastructure

German Rail completes construction of Rastatt Tunnel

TBM entombed since collapse in August 2017 removed and civil works completed.

July 7, 2025 | Technology

DB Cargo equips first mainline freight locomotive with ATO

One-year trial on Betuweroute in the Netherlands starts in October.

June 25, 2025 | Infrastructure

DB revises major renewals programme

German Rail extends timescale for renewals on major corridors after mounting criticism of prolonged closures.

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