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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.

June 24, 2026 | Commuter Rail

German Rhineland S-Bahn pre-tender notice

Major contract covering services in northwestern Germany due to start in 2032.

April 14, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Cologne S-Bahn expansion agreed

Work to increase capacity on Line S11 includes new platforms.

March 6, 2026 | Commuter Rail

DB announces senior regional management changes

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

January 30, 2026 | Technology

DB trials remote driving at S-Bahn depot

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

January 12, 2026 | Infrastructure

Tendering starts for Phase 3 of Budapest S-Bahn

Upgrade between Kelenföld and Ferencváros will enable more frequent local passenger services.

October 20, 2025 | Fleet

Stadler to supply more cars for Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn fleet

Seven three-car Flirt EMUs will be extended to five cars to meet rising demand.

September 8, 2025 | News

Vias Rail wins Ruhr S-Bahn operating contract

New Stadler EMU fleet to be introduced under 15-year contract.

February 27, 2025 | Fleet

DB tenders major S-Bahn fleet contract

German Rail is looking to procure up to 400 new trains.

January 6, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Dresden S-Bahn contract awarded

DB Regio remains as operator with new contract until 2042.

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