German government announces 9-euro ticket successor campaign
The German federal government will launch a new flat-fee public transport ticket as part of a major new relief package aimed at cushioning the effects of rising inflation…
Deutsche Bahn switches regional trains to biofuel
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has switched its first 57 regional trains to biofuel as part of a nationwide campaign to phase out regular diesel and reduce CO2 emissions.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz throws weight behind plans for 9-euro ticket successor
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lauded the country’s 9-euro ticket for public transport, labelling it as “one of the best ideas of late”. Based on its success, Scholz…
DB sees major jump in H1 passenger number as punctuality suffers
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has recorded an increase in operating profit, revenue and passenger numbers in the first six months of this year, the company’s H1 figures released on…
Germany wants to introduce ‘climate ticket’ after successful 9-euro ticket
The German government is considering the introduction of a climate ticket for trains, which would enable travellers to take regional trains at a reduced price. The plan follows…
DB’s 9-euro ticket pushes passenger numbers to above pre-corona levels
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has sold 10 million so-called 9-euro tickets in the first month of sales. The temporary flat-fee public transport ticket has also helped in restoring passenger…
DB has already sold more than 6.5 million cheap train tickets
DB has already sold more than 6,5 million tickets for 9 euros in recent days. That is double the number of flat-fee tickets sold since the end of…
German prosecutor opens investigation into railway workers following fatal derailment
The public prosecutor’s office in Munich will be investigating three employees of Deutsche Bahn following last Friday’s derailment that left five people dead and several more injured.
DB Regio awarded network contract in Niederrhein-Münsterland
The German transport authorities Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) and Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) have awarded DB Regio a contract for the operation of five routes on the Niederrhein-Münsterland network. In…
Germany’s 9-euro public transport ticket on sale
The 9-euro, flat-fee public transportion card for use in Germany in June, July and August went on sale on Monday. From June 1 onwards, the ticket will allow…
Alstom bags successive orders for total of 54 trains
Alstom in the past week announced two agreements for the delivery of new train sets. Swedish railway company SJ ordered 25 Zefiro Express electric high-speed trains while earlier in…
DB Regio orders more FLIRT Akku battery trains from Stadler
DB Regio has ordered 113 trains of the type FLIRT Akku from Stadler. The vehicles for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will go into passenger service from December 2026, and 14 trains…
DB Regio to purchase Alstom Coradia Stream units
Alstom will supply DB Regio with 17 units of the Coradia Stream. The order consists of 13 four-car trainsets and four sets comprising five cars. The units will…
DB Regio train in Poland derails after collision with truck
A DB Regio passenger train derailed in the north west of Poland on Thursday morning after a collision with a truck. The train came from the city of…
Deutsche Bahn and Stadler to develop train digital twin
Deutsche Bahn and Stadler are developing a digital twin of a complete train, a first in rail according to the companies. Real-time data should help to maintain the…