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Oberelbe Transport Authority (VVO)

January 6, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Dresden S-Bahn contract awarded

DB Regio remains as operator with new contract until 2042.

March 18, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Tendering starts for Dresden S-Bahn operating contract

Up to 4.28 million train-km a year to be operated under 10-year agreement.

July 11, 2023 | Main line

DB Regio wins Oberelbe electric network contract

Contract covers services from Dresden to Leipzig, Hoyerswerda and Cottbus.

October 18, 2021 | Commuter Rail

VVO diesel network contract finalised with DB Regio

DB Regio will take the operation of four non-electrified routes in the Dresden area in December.

September 17, 2020 | Fleet

Saxony demonstrates Siemens battery train in Dresden

OBERELBE Transport Authority (VVO) and Siemens Mobility conducted a trial run with a battery-powered Desiro Main Line train between Dresden and Königsbrück on September 16.

June 5, 2020 | Commuter Rail

DB wins VVO diesel network concession

DB Regio has been selected by Oberelbe Transport Authority (VVO) for a 10-year concession to operate the VVO-diesel network in the Dresden area.

April 15, 2020 | Fleet

Oberelbe seeks consultant for hybrid train project

GERMANY’s Oberelbe Transport Authority (VVO) has published a tender in the Official Journal of the European Union for a consultant to help it procure a fleet of hybrid trains for operation in the Dresden area.

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