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May 17, 2023 | High-speed

DB orders 17 more ICE 3neo high-speed trains from Siemens

Last option to be exercised under July 2020 framework agreement.

November 29, 2022 | High-speed

Velaro MS authorised to operate in Germany

DB’s class 408 high-speed train to enter service next month.

November 15, 2022 | High-speed

DB to work with Siemens and Alstom on next generation of high-speed trains

Manufacturers will work independently to develop fleet for the 2030s.

May 18, 2022 | Fleet

DB unveils new ICE interiors

The interiors will be installed on trains due to begin operation from the end of 2023.

May 10, 2022 | Infrastructure

DB breaks ground for new Cottbus ICE 4 maintenance workshop

Two maintenance workshop halls are being built in Cottbus, with the first opening in 2024 and the second two years later.

March 11, 2022 | High-speed

ICE testing begins on new German high-speed line

Test operation will eventually reach 275km/h.

February 1, 2022 | Fleet

DB orders 43 Siemens ICEs under €1.5bn contract

The order is a follow on from a €1bn contract for 30 high-speed trains awarded in July 2020.

October 19, 2021 | Infrastructure

New €400m ICE depot planned for Dortmund

Construction on new depot scheduled to start in 2025, with operation starting two years afterwards.

October 8, 2021 | Main line

DB reveals 2022 timetable plans

New and faster Sprinter services and a new long-distance route between Münster, Siegen and Frankfurt are among the highlights.

October 5, 2021 | Financial

Germany records 18% drop in half-year passenger numbers

Passenger numbers are recovering as restrictions are eased.

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