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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 16, 2026 | Fleet

More new S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains for Berlin

S-Bahn contract with Siemens and Stadler to proceed after Alstom gives up legal fight.

July 13, 2026 | Europe

Sweden-Germany train ferry deal signed

Agreement secures operation of ferries between Trelleborg and Rostock until 2031.

July 9, 2026 | Europe

DB passenger information action plan underway

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

July 8, 2026 | Financial

Mixed messages for rail in German budget

Extra funding for some projects but freight track access charge relief cut.

July 7, 2026 | Policy

Evelyn Palla charts radical new course for DB

Strong Rail strategy ditched in favour of realistic goals.

July 7, 2026 | Main line

Leo Express launches new cross-border service

Operator is connecting Germany, Czech Republic and Poland.

June 30, 2026 | Infrastructure

Software error caused national GSM-R outage in Germany

Countermeasures are being implemented to prevent a recurrence.

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 26, 2026 | Financial

German states seek an extra €14bn for regional rail

The additional funding for 2026-2031 is needed to offset higher track access charges.

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