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German Rail and GDL Reach 5% Wage Rise in Two-Step Agreement
Deutsche Bahn and the union of German locomotive drivers (GDL) have reached an agreement to raise salaries by a…
German Rail Privacy Advocates Slam Nationwide Bodycam Plan Demand Passenger Rights Protection
Privacy advocates have criticized Deutsche Bahn’s plans to equip all railway staff with body‑cams and urged that the personality…
Police Union Cautiously Responds to SPD’s Rail Security Overhaul Plans
The Police Union (GdP) responded cautiously to the SPD parliamentary group’s plan to reorganise security services at the…
Coal Region Rail Investment Stalls Only Bitterfeld Station Completed Despite Billions
Germany’s new “Coal Region Investment Act” earmarks billions of euros to reshape the former brown‑coal mining belt, yet…
Rail Staff Face an Average of Eight Attacks Per Day as 3,000 Incidents Logged Last Year
Last year, Deutsche Bahn employees were attacked more than 3,000 times – roughly eight incidents a day. According to…
SPD Demands Overhaul of German Rail Security After Tragic Conductor Death
Sebastian Fiedler, the SPD’s parliamentary spokesperson on internal affairs, says that the Deutsche Bahn must overhaul its structures after a…
DB InfraGo Anticipates Decade of Repairs Amid Slow Rail Network Recovery
Philipp Nagl, CEO of DB InfraGo, believes the rail network’s poor state will only improve gradually. “We have to expect…
Transport Minister Snieder Says Military Aid Unnecessary for German Rail Winter Service
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) says that the German army’s help with Deutsche Bahn’s winter operations is unnecessary.…
Rail Workers Acquitted in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Train Crash Case
The disaster occurred three and a half years ago in Burgrain near Garmisch‑Partenkirchen when a train derailed because…
BYD Buses Raise Security Concerns for German Rail
The procurement of electric buses from the Chinese manufacturer BYD by Deutsche Bahn (DB) is facing intense scrutiny…
Faulty Signal Boxes Missed in Major Rail Upgrade
The German rail infrastructure giant, Deutsche Bahn (DB), is facing mounting criticism over its planned modernization of the…
Rail Expansion Faces Funding Gap
A significant funding shortfall threatens to derail crucial railway expansion projects across Germany, according to a parliamentary response…
Rail Chief Apologizes for Travel Disruptions
Deutsche Bahn Faces Scrutiny Amidst Winter Storm Fallout The fallout from Winter Storm “Elli” continues to spark criticism…
Rail Chief to Review Winter Response
The German national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB), will face a comprehensive review of its winter weather response…
Union Demands Rail Chaos Inquiry
The persistent and severe disruptions to Germany’s rail network following the recent winter weather event are prompting calls…
Northern Rail Faces Weekend Disruptions
Severe winter weather continues to cripple rail services across northern Germany, prompting significant disruption for travelers and raising…
German Rail Halts Trains Near Hannover
A major disruption to rail travel is gripping the Hannover region, effectively crippling one of Germany’s key transport…
Snowstorm Threatens German Rail Travel
Germany’s national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB), has preemptively announced widespread disruptions to its long-distance rail services beginning…
German Rail Punctuality Hits Record Low
German Rail Network Plummets to Record Low Punctuality, Sparking Political Scrutiny Germany’s national railway company, Deutsche Bahn (DB),…
Hamburg Rail Upgrade Delayed Until 2031
The ambitious expansion of Hamburg Central Station is facing significant delays, with the project’s commencement now pushed back…
Eurotunnel Rail Chaos Disrupts Travel
A significant disruption has crippled rail traffic between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe via the Eurotunnel, prompting…
Greens Demand Better Rail Service
The Green Party is intensifying pressure on Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s national railway company, to dramatically improve passenger…
No Rail WiFi Compensation Planned
The German government has firmly rejected calls to extend passenger rights to compensate for disruptions to amenities like…
German Rail Hits 75 Percent On-Time Rate
“A Temporary Respite? Deutsche Bahn Reports Unexpected Punctuality Amidst Ongoing Challenges” The German national railway, Deutsche Bahn, experienced…
Rail Worker Safety Demanded
The German government is poised to escalate penalties for attacks against railway employees, a move signaling a broader…
Rail Expansion Stalled A 30-Year Low
Germany’s ambitious “Mobility Transition” (Verkehrswende), repeatedly touted by policymakers, is facing a stark reality check as infrastructure development…
Digital Rail Signal Rollout Delayed
The German Federal Ministry of Transport continues to delay providing a timeline for the full operationalization of the…
Rail Chief Probes Stuttgart 21 Delays
The protracted delays plaguing the Stuttgart 21 rail project have prompted a sweeping internal review initiated by newly…
Rail Union Cheers Management Overhaul
A sweeping restructuring plan unveiled by Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla aims to drastically reduce the company’s top-level…
Rail Upgrades Promise Better On-Time Performance
The German rail network, long plagued by chronic delays and widespread infrastructure deficiencies, may see incremental improvements in…
Rail Network Repairs Face Growing Backlog
A critical report by Germany’s Federal Audit Court (Bundesrechnungshof) has revealed a far more severe backlog in the…
Rail Chief Unveils Rapid Action Plan
The newly appointed CEO of Deutsche Bahn, Evelyn Palla, has detailed a long-delayed and ambitious “immediate program” aimed…
Rail Workers Doubt Germanys Safety Alerts
A sweeping majority of German rail workers express deep skepticism regarding the reliability of Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) reporting…
Germany Poland Discuss Rail Sabotage
A late-night telephone conversation between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk transpired Wednesday evening,…
German Rail Delays No Quick Fix
The German government’s ambitious plans for a revitalized Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) are facing a sobering reality check,…
Bahn Blocks Rival Rail Apps
The prospect of rival rail operators gaining equitable access to the Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) popular “DB Navigator” app…
Rail Chief Warns of Delays and Disruptions
German rail travelers face another year of significant delays and disruptions, according to a candid assessment delivered by…
Coalition Caps Rail Toll Hikes
A compromise has been reached within the German government regarding escalating track access charges, a move sparking cautious…
Germany Eyes More Rail Competition
The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has signaled a significant shift in its approach to…
Rail Rivals Challenge Deutsche Bahn
The German rail network is bracing for a significant influx of foreign competition, potentially reshaping the landscape of…
Potash Giant Fears Job Losses Amid Rail Fee Hike
The potash and salt giant K+S is issuing a stark warning to the German government, asserting that escalating…
Deutsche Rail Trains Hit Record Delays
The German rail network, operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB), experienced unprecedented levels of unpunctuality in October 2025, raising…
Rail Unions Demand Cuts Target Management
The German rail giant Deutsche Bahn (DB) faces increasing pressure to implement significant cost-cutting measures, but labor unions…
Merz Backs Sachsen Rail Upgrade
The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, pledged federal support for Saxony’s transportation infrastructure during a visit to Dresden on…
Rail Expansion Stalls Again
A stark disparity is emerging in Germany’s infrastructure investment, with the nation’s railway network lagging significantly behind the…
Rail Users Demand Station Safety Boost
The passenger advocacy group Pro Bahn is escalating calls for substantial political investment in the safety and cleanliness…
Hamburg Rail Chaos Signals Delays
Chaos at Hamburg Central Station Exposes Systemic Rail Infrastructure Concerns Severe disruption to long-distance rail services across Germany…
Airlines Demand Rail Liability for Missed Flights
German airlines are escalating pressure on Deutsche Bahn, advocating for the national rail operator to assume liability for…
Rail Fares Frozen First Time in Years
The German national railway, Deutsche Bahn (DB), is enacting a significant and potentially politically charged, shift in its…
Police Ramp Up Rail Station Security
The German Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, has announced plans to increase police visibility at railway stations across…
Union Relieved Over Rail Leadership Choice
The planned departure of Philipp Nagl, CEO of DB Infra-GO, the infrastructure division of German rail operator Deutsche…
Rail Union Demands Overhaul
The German Locomotive Drivers’ Union (GDL) has voiced concerns that the current strategic realignment of Deutsche Bahn is…
FDP Demands Rail Network Split
Concerns are being raised over the efficacy of proposed reforms to Germany’s national railway, Deutsche Bahn, following the…
German Rail Reform Goals Face Industry Skepticism
German rail industry representatives have expressed reservations regarding the ambitious plans outlined by Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder…
Palla to Lead German Rail
A significant leadership overhaul is underway at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company. Federal Minister for Transport Patrick…
Rail Chief Lowers German Train Punctuality Goals
The Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder, has adjusted the punctuality targets for long-distance rail services operated by…
State Leader Blocks High-Speed Rail Project
The proposed construction of a new high-speed railway line (ICE) through the Lüneburger Heide region of Lower Saxony…
Germany Pushes Rail Upgrade Funds
Senior figures are calling for a renewed focus on the utilization of a substantial special fund to address…
Rail Alliance Urges Focus Beyond Profit
A prominent rail advocacy group is urging the German federal government to abandon profit expectations when implementing its…
New Rail Boss Boosts Passenger Hopes
The appointment of Evelyn Palla as the new head of Deutsche Bahn has been met with cautious optimism…
Rail Union Demands Secure Funding
Ahead of Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder’s presentation of the national rail strategy on Monday, the IG Metall trade…
New Rail Chief Signals Green Era
The appointment of Evelyn Palla as the new head of Deutsche Bahn has received positive acknowledgement from the…
Palla Poised to Lead German Rail
A significant leadership change is anticipated within the German rail corporation, Deutsche Bahn. According to reports emerging from…
New Rail Chief Named Details Withheld
The German Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder, has announced the selection of a new Chief Executive Officer…
New Rail Chief Faces Call for Honesty
The Green Party is calling for greater transparency and a shift in operational culture from the incoming head…
Union Flags Rail Cuts Risk
Concerns are escalating regarding the impending announcement of German rail reform, with the Transport and Railway Union (EVG)…
Union Accuses Rail Chief of Manipulating Punctuality Data
The union representing train drivers, GDL, has accused Deutsche Bahn of manipulating statistics to present a more favorable…
Germany Outlines Rail Rescue Plan
The German Federal Ministry of Transport, led by Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU), is scheduled to present a strategy…
Rail Crossing Accidents Surge Predicted
A concerning increase in accidents at railway crossings across Germany is anticipated for 2025, with casualty figures already…
Flix Plans High-Speed Rail to Beat Deutsche Bahn Prices
Munich-based transportation company Flix is poised to challenge Deutsche Bahn’s dominance in the German long-distance rail market with…
FlixBoss Rules Out Leading German Rail
Andre Schwämmlein, co-founder and CEO of mobility provider Flix, has stated he will not be pursuing the position…
German Minister Seeks Future Funding For Discount Rail Pass
Germany is actively pursuing a sustainable, long-term financial solution for its nationwide Deutschlandticket, a heavily-used public transport pass.…
German Rail Punctuality Hits New Low
Deutsche Bahn reports a further decline in punctuality for July 2025. Just 59.4 percent of long-distance travelers reached…
Austrian Rail Boss Dismisses DB Night Train Revival
The head of long-distance travel for Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Kurt Bauer, has advised Deutsche Bahn (DB) against…
Rail Cuts Family Discounts Quietly
Deutsche Bahn is undergoing personnel changes and facing continued criticism regarding the elimination of family reservations, while simultaneously…
Rail Reform Urgency Expert Demands Swift Action
A leading economic institute is urging swift implementation of planned reforms to Germany’s railway system, as outlined in…
Rail Chief Out Transport Minister Urged To Do More
The recent departure of Deutsche Bahn’s CEO, Richard Lutz, has prompted criticism of Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder,…
Left Leader Demands Rail Firm Become Nonprofit
Following the departure of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz, Jan van Aken, leader of the Left party, has…
Greens Demand Rail Boost After Bahn Chief Exit
Members of Germany’s Green Party are urging substantial investment in the nation’s rail network following the announced early…
Greens Demand Rail Investment After Bahn Chief Exit
Members of Germany’s Green party in the Bundestag are urging substantial investment in the nation’s rail network following…
Train Drivers Hail Rail Chief’s Dismissal
The German Locomotive Drivers’ Union (GDL) has welcomed the decision by Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing to remove…
Rail Boss Set to Step Down
A leadership transition is underway at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company. Following discussions in Berlin on Thursday,…
German Transport Minister Fires Rail Chief Lutz
Germany’s Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has relieved Deutsche Bahn’s CEO Richard Lutz of his duties, sources within the…
Rail Line Reopens After Arson Attack
Repairs have been completed on the railway line between Duisburg and Düsseldorf, restoring regular train service. According to…
Arson Suspected Again Disrupts Rail Line
Disruptions continue to plague the railway line connecting Duisburg and Düsseldorf following the discovery of a second instance…
Germany Aims to Revamp Rail Reliability
The Federal Minister for Transport, Volker Schnieder, has announced structural reforms for Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) following the…
Germany Czechia Boost Rail Links
Following a meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala have announced plans…
Rail Cuts Loom Without Track Pricing Reform
Germany’s national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB), is warning of potential service cuts unless a reform of track…
Construction Delays Threaten Key Rail Link
A decades-long plan for a new railway line between Mannheim and Frankfurt is facing significant jeopardy, despite the…
German Rail Faces Persistent Delays
Concerns are mounting over the German rail network’s ability to meet punctuality targets, with Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister for Economy,…
States Demand Rail Compensation
German states are pushing for compensation for railway passengers when promised amenities, such as Wi-Fi or onboard catering,…
Rail Expansion Faces Billions Funding Gap
A shortfall in funding is jeopardizing planned expansions of Germany’s rail network during the current legislative period, despite…
German Rail Extends Renovation to 2036
Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company, has announced an extension to the timeline for the comprehensive renovation of…
Heat Disrupts German Rail Punctuality
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is facing significant disruptions to its long-distance train services amid a surge in…
Rail Repairs Face More Delays
Railway Network Overhaul Faces Further Delays, Minister Predicts Germany’s ambitious plan to overhaul its railway network is likely…
Bayern Rail Chaos Ticket Despair Looms
A significant reduction in traditional ticket vending infrastructure has been observed across Bavaria since 2020, according to data…
Crimes Against Police and Rail Employees Soar
As reported by a German news network, the number of crimes committed against federal police and railway employees…
3.2 Billion Euros Invested Annually in High-Speed Rail Network
Austria’s Federal Railways (ÖBB) Plan to Invest 3.2 Billion Euros Annually in Railway Expansion Austria’s Ministry of Transport,…
Bahn Workers in for a 6.5% Pay Bump: German Rail Deal Reached
The Deutsche Bahn and the Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG) have reached a tariff agreement, with both parties agreeing…
CDU’s Radical Rail Reckoning?
It’s happening again. The CDU is presenting old wine in new skins in its election program. The railway…