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December 27, 2023 | Analysis

Spanish HS competition drives passenger numbers up by a third

Fares have also fallen since the start of competition on several high-speed routes.

December 20, 2023 | Europe

DB starts sale process for logistics arm DB Schenker

DB to divest its huge logistics subsidiary to refocus on improving the performance of the rail network.

December 18, 2023 | Fleet

DB launches tender for next generation of ICE

The new fleet will set new standards for passenger comfort with new interior concepts, DB says.

December 16, 2023 | North America

Suburban rail line planned for Monterrey

The new 75km east-west line serving the northeastern Mexican city will have 26 stations.

December 15, 2023 | Fleet

New BEMUs taken out of service in northern Germany

The Stadler Flirt Akku trains entered service with Erixx Holstein in October.

December 12, 2023 | Main line

ÖBB expands Nightjet network in new European timetable

New rolling stock and overnight services are highlights of the annual European timetable change, which took place on December 10.

November 30, 2023 | Infrastructure

Tender launched for German main line electrification planning

Electrification of one of Germany’s few remaining diesel-operated main lines is moving forward.

November 29, 2023 | Main line

DB Regio wins north German operating contract

The contract will be expanded in 2029 to include two additional routes.

November 23, 2023 | Fleet

Siemens launches Mireo Smart standard multiple unit

Siemens has developed three standardised train designs for Germany and Austria.

November 23, 2023 | Financial

German Constitutional Court ruling freezes rail infrastructure funding

Court ruling has puts DB’s ERTMS programme in jeopardy.

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