Tag: DB regional
Deutsche Bahn: works council fights against split plans
Hamm The employees of Deutsche Bahn (DB) are resisting new demands to separate the rail network from the state-owned company’s operations. “If the integrated group were to be split up,”…
Private railways are on strike by DB
Private regional train ODEG in Wismar The railway company is indirectly affected by the strike. (Photo: IMAGO/Stefan Zeitz) Dusseldorf The strike in long-distance rail transport announced for next Monday brings…
On-demand buses in large-scale use from 2030
Berlin From 2030 onwards, Deutsche Bahn wants to transport around 200 million travelers a year in its own on-demand buses, which means they only run “on request”. This was explained…
Deutsche Bahn: Code word “Infra-Go” – Dispute over leadership of the major project
Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing The FDP politician – here presenting a hydrogen train – has made Deutsche Bahn a top priority and wants more action on the subject of…
Three reasons why Deutsche Bahn is so unpunctual
Dusseldorf The ICE 952 to Cologne is delayed by 40 minutes, the ICE 714 to Hamburg-Altona by 50 minutes and the ICE 951 to Berlin is even canceled completely. Almost…
15 annoyances – and how the railway wants to fix them
Overcrowded trains Everyday travel is currently full of mishaps. (Photo: IMAGO/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin Light and shadow are often close together at Deutsche Bahn. On the outward journey to Munich, the…
Wissing wants to extend the 9-euro ticket – at least in the short term
Berlin Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) is basically open to extending the nine-euro monthly ticket for local transport, at least for a short time. “It is now up to…
Wissing wants to extend the 9-euro ticket – at least in the short term
Berlin Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) is basically open to extending the nine-euro monthly ticket for local transport, at least for a short time. “It is now up to…
Wissing wants to extend the 9-euro ticket – at least in the short term
Berlin. Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) is open to extending the nine-euro monthly ticket for local transport, at least for a short time. “It is now up to the…
Railway union – 400 overcrowded trains over Whit weekend
Public transport in Munich Nationwide, about 400 trains were overcrowded. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The railway union and the staff representatives of Deutsche Bahn drew a mixed balance after the Pentecost…
Railway union – 400 overcrowded trains over Whit weekend
Public transport in Munich Nationwide, about 400 trains were overcrowded. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The railway union and the staff representatives of Deutsche Bahn drew a mixed balance after the Pentecost…
Railway union – 400 overcrowded trains over Whit weekend
Public transport in Munich Nationwide, about 400 trains were overcrowded. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The railway union and the staff representatives of Deutsche Bahn drew a mixed balance after the Pentecost…
What to expect from June 1st
Nine-euro ticket in Saxony The new ticket makes it much easier for people to use local public transport. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Those who will be using local transport next Wednesday…
Bavaria threatens to blockade the Bundesrat
9 euro ticket From May 23rd, travelers should be able to buy the cheap ticket. But the project is politically controversial. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In the Bundesrat, Bavaria is threatening…
Energy crisis: many questions about the nine-euro ticket
Berlin It would be the so-called “shot in the knee”: Loyal local transport customers cancel their annual tickets in order to get the discount ticket for bus and train decided…
Loss, permanent construction site, network problems – this is how the state-owned company is going into the future
Frankfurt, Berlin Richard Lutz’s dismay at the events in the Ukraine is evident. “The railways stand for a peaceful, free and democratic Europe,” said the head of Deutsche Bahn on…