1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (235+ words) The German federal government has initiated the first application round under a €36m scheme designed to support the installation and real-world testing of digital automatic couplers on freight trains, marking a step forward in the push toward broader DAC adoption in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (862+ words) Germany accelerates a 2026 rail revamp as Deutsche Bahn rolls out smarter, AI‑supported audio information systems, reshaping how passengers navigate delays, safety and connections. Germany’s rail network is entering a new phase of digital modernization in 2026, with smarter audio information…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (267+ words) Such has been the impact on DB’s long distance trains, including the ICE high speed service, that the number of passengers has been falling since the post-pandemic bounce back of 2022-23. In July, Italian open access operator Italo ordered a high…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (431+ words) The contract forms part of the assessment phase of the Dutch Multi-Year Programme for Infrastructure, Spatial Planning and Transport (MIRT), which will run until the end of 2028. The project is regarded as important for improving accessibility in the north and…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (526+ words) DB InfraGO and Siemens Mobility have developed and authorised an ETCS-based software solution that enables an increase in rail freight traffic on the new line between Bamberg and Erfurt, part of the ‘German Unity 8.1’ infrastructure project. The new technology enables…...