- 5d ago
Deutsche Bahn delays Nuremberg-Regensburg reopening by three weeks, orders review of renovation program
The reopening of the renovated Nuremberg-Regensburg railway line has been pushed from July 10 to July 31 due to ongoing safety checks on new signal box technology. CEO Evelyn Palla announced a comprehensive review of the entire corridor renovation program after the second major delay this year.
- 6d ago
Deutsche Bahn to invest €50 million in AI for faster passenger updates on delays and cancellations
Deutsche Bahn is pouring €50 million into AI and IT to give passengers faster, more reliable information on delays, cancellations and platform changes, CEO Evelyn Palla announced on Wednesday.
- Jul 4
Germany's 2027 budget draft lifts rail expansion funds to €2.2 billion
The draft federal budget for 2027 raises investment in new and expanded rail lines to €2.2 billion, up from €1.8 billion, while cutting subsidies that keep freight on tracks.
- Jun 26
Bundestag passes Infrastructure Future Act, prioritising motorways and rail over environmental concerns
Germany's lower house approved a law giving road, rail, waterway and airport projects 'overriding public interest' status to cut planning times from years to months, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups and opposition parties.
- Jun 15
EU strikes deal on air passenger rights after 12 years, keeps three-hour delay payouts and mandates free family seating
The European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional agreement on Monday overhauling air passenger protections for the first time since 2004, preserving compensation for delays over three hours while adding free family seating and transparent hand luggage pricing.
- Jun 11
East German state premiers hold special conference on aerospace and defence at BER airport
The state premiers of eastern Germany convened at Berlin Brandenburg Airport today to coordinate investment in drone technology, rail links, and aerospace manufacturing, with federal officials in attendance.
- Jun 10
Merz says patience with SPD 'at an end' over stalled infrastructure law, coalition scrambles to contain fallout
Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the SPD of blocking a law to fast-track major construction projects, telling a closed-door Union faction meeting his patience with the Social Democrats was 'at an end.' Coalition leaders moved quickly to limit the damage.
