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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Without Warning Strikes: Bahn and GDL Reach Agreement in Wage Negotiations

The Deutsche Bahn and the GDL union reached an agreement in wage negotiations without the need for warning strikes, marking a significant milestone in labor relations since 2018.

Feb 27 • 01:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Karin Dohm: Deutsche Bahn parts ways with CFO after just three months

Deutsche Bahn has decided to part ways with CFO Karin Dohm after only three months due to internal conflicts and issues raised by union representatives.

Feb 26 • 19:30 UTC
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National & Local

Construction Project: Stuttgart 21 may not open until 2030

The Stuttgart 21 railway project faces further delays, with reports suggesting it may not be operational before 2030.

Feb 26 • 13:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Railway: Stuttgart 21 will probably not be completed until 2029

The Stuttgart 21 railway project may face delays, with completion potentially pushed back to 2029.

Feb 26 • 13:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Protest Against Job Cuts: 'We Are the Future of the Railway'

IT employees of Deutsche Bahn protest against job cuts, warning that layoff plans could negatively impact passenger services.

Feb 25 • 16:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

S4 to Fürstenfeldbruck: Greens discuss S-Bahn expansion

The Greens in Fürstenfeldbruck are holding a panel discussion to address delays in the expansion of S-Bahn Line 4, which has been postponed to 2040 according to a recent MVV position paper.

Feb 25 • 15:51 UTC
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Crime & Justice

In Berlin-Neukölln: Twelve-Year-Old Surrenders After Attack at S-Bahn Station

A twelve-year-old has surrendered to the police following an assault on a 26-year-old man at a subway station in Berlin-Neukölln, which left the victim seriously injured.

Feb 25 • 07:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Schwesig seeks power struggle with the Bahn - and pays

Manuela Schwesig criticizes Deutsche Bahn over schedule delays and cuts to train services, spurring a public outcry and prompting debates on local transportation reliability.

Feb 24 • 16:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

After another delay: Bahn replaces project manager for Stuttgart 21

The Deutsche Bahn is replacing the project manager of the Stuttgart 21 railway project amid significant delays and ongoing issues with the digitalization of the network.

Feb 24 • 12:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Incident in Fürstenfeldbruck: Confused Man Forces S-Bahn to Emergency Stop

A 62-year-old man caused delays in the S-Bahn service in Fürstenfeldbruck by wandering on the tracks, leading to his hospitalization and a charge for endangering rail traffic.

Feb 24 • 09:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Damage to Overhead Line: Delays and Train Cancellations on ICE Route Erfurt-Leipzig

Train services on the ICE route between Erfurt and Leipzig are facing significant delays and cancellations due to damage to the overhead line.

Feb 23 • 17:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German Rail: Further Restrictions for Commuters

Commuters in Germany are facing significant disruptions on the Munich to Landshut rail line due to construction work, with no trains operating for the next four and a half months.

Feb 22 • 11:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Almost every second job: A radical cure for the freight sector of the railway

The German railway's freight division, DB Cargo, is undergoing significant cuts, with approximately 6,000 of its 14,000 jobs being eliminated as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving one billion euros.

Feb 19 • 16:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Train Station Markt Schwaben: Police Catches Graffiti Sprayer

Police caught a suspected graffiti sprayer in Markt Schwaben after a late-night incident where a train was vandalized.

Feb 19 • 13:55 UTC
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National & Local

After DDoS Attack: Hackers Have Eyes Not Just on Deutsche Bahn

The recent DDoS attack on Deutsche Bahn highlights a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting European infrastructure.

Feb 19 • 13:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn: DB Cargo cuts nearly every second job

The new head of the troubled rail freight division DB Cargo believes that significant job cuts are necessary for the company's survival and profitability.

Feb 19 • 13:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Booking Systems: BSI Chief Sees Train Disruptions as 'Incredibly Broadband Attack'

The German railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, experienced significant disruptions to its booking systems due to a massive cyberattack confirmed by the BSI chief, highlighting the scale and severity of the incident.

Feb 18 • 18:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Evening: News from February 18, 2026

A cyberattack disrupted the Deutsche Bahn's app and website, while reports reveal the transfer of German jihadists to Iraq and speculation arises about an early resignation of ECB president Christine Lagarde.

Feb 18 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Booking Systems: Cyberattack Cause of IT Disruption at the Railway

A cyberattack has caused disruptions to the booking systems of Deutsche Bahn, but the railway company confirmed that response measures have been effective.

Feb 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Booking Systems: Cyber Attack Causes IT Disruption at the Train Company

A cyberattack was confirmed as the cause of disruptions to the booking systems of the German railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, affecting both its app and website.

Feb 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Booking Systems: Cyberattack Causes IT Disruption at the Railway

The German railway company Deutsche Bahn attributed disruptions in its information and booking systems to a cyberattack, which have since been resolved according to the company.

Feb 18 • 10:37 UTC
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National & Local

Major Renovation: The Railway Gives in to Winter

The Deutsche Bahn announced an indefinite extension of service disruptions on the Hamburg-Berlin route due to ongoing winter conditions hindering repair work.

Feb 17 • 20:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn: The Train Boom in Regional Transport Reaches its Limits

The article discusses the overwhelming demand for regional trains in Munich, highlighting overcrowding issues and the state of infrastructure.

Feb 17 • 16:22 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Sabotage on the Østfold Line Again

Sabotage on the Østfold Line has occurred again, prompting authorities to take measures to ensure passenger safety as trains must now run at reduced speeds.

Feb 16 • 20:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn: Renovation of the Hamburg - Berlin route is delayed

The Deutsche Bahn has announced that the renovation of the Hamburg - Berlin route will not be completed by the promised April 30 deadline due to delays in installing railway signaling and safety technology.

Feb 16 • 17:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Indefinitely: Railway renovation Hamburg-Berlin takes longer than planned

The renovation of the railway line between Hamburg and Berlin is delayed indefinitely due to recent winter weather, according to Deutsche Bahn.

Feb 16 • 17:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ring Closure: A New Station from Which No Train Departures

Construction is underway for the new S-Bahn station Schwaigerloh intended to connect to Munich Airport, but longstanding tunnel issues may prevent operational trains from using it.

Feb 16 • 14:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn: Help is sought in vain

The article discusses the ongoing issue of safety for train conductors in Germany, highlighting the tragic death of a conductor and the lack of responsibility held by authorities.

Feb 16 • 09:53 UTC
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Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: 'Not the Classy Way': Deutsche Bahn Indigns DOSB

The Deutsche Bahn's promotional campaign for the 2026 Winter Olympics has sparked outrage from the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB).

Feb 15 • 11:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Running Along the S-Bahn Network: 878 Kilometers Always Along the Tracks

Jose Gutierrez, an amateur athlete, aims to run the entire S-Bahn network in the Rhein-Main area to raise funds for disabled athletes.

Feb 14 • 16:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Long-Distance Transport: Bahn Promises More Bodycams for Employees

The German railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, plans to equip its frontline employees with bodycams as part of enhanced security measures to protect them from potential threats.

Feb 13 • 15:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Safety Summit: How the Bahn Wants to Better Protect Conductors

The German rail company Deutsche Bahn is seeking to enhance safety measures for conductors following a grave incident where one was attacked and later died.

Feb 13 • 15:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Former Bahn Manager Britta Zur: Is It All a Smear Campaign?

Former Deutsche Bahn manager Britta Zur faces accusations regarding a personal journey in a company car and her relationship with a politician.

Feb 13 • 12:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Purposeful Optimism: Without Sarcasm: The Country Can Learn from Deutsche Bahn

The article discusses how Deutsche Bahn is attempting to improve customer experience through positive communication, suggesting that Germany could adopt a similar mindset in addressing challenges.

Feb 13 • 11:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Long-Distance Traffic: Bahn promises more bodycams for employees

Bahn intends to equip all customer contact employees in long-distance travel with bodycams this year as part of security measures following a violent incident.

Feb 13 • 10:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn: Deadly Accident: S-Bahn Crushes Small Car

A person died at the scene of an accident involving a small car and a S-Bahn in Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn.

Feb 13 • 06:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Railway Workers’ Representative Ralf Damde: A Bodycam for Every Train Conductor – Thanks to This Man

Ralf Damde, a prominent railway workers’ representative in Germany, advocates for bodycams for train conductors to enhance their safety amid rising incidents of violence against staff.

Feb 12 • 15:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Safety in the Railway: More Train Staff Could Be Expensive

The German railway union is calling for increased staffing in trains to enhance safety, especially following a violent incident involving a train attendant.

Feb 12 • 15:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

DB Long-Distance Transport: "For me personally, it's a slap in the face"

A new directive from DB Fernverkehr intended to enhance customer experience has instead sparked controversy and dissatisfaction among train staff.

Feb 11 • 12:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Protest letter shows impact: Wolfratshausen can operate train station restrooms

A protest letter has prompted Deutsche Bahn to consider reopening the closed restrooms at the Wolfratshausen train station, which have been closed for over two years.

Feb 11 • 09:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Endangered Industrial Culture: Why Cologne's Listed Railway Bridges Face Demolition

Four historic railway bridges in Cologne, spared from WWII destruction, are now at risk of demolition as Deutsche Bahn presents unconvincing arguments for their removal.

Feb 11 • 05:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Attack on Train Conductor: 'The Loss is Incalculably Heavy'

A train conductor named Serkan Çalar was fatally injured during an attack by a passenger, raising questions about whether the incident could have been prevented.

Feb 10 • 16:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Evening: News from February 10, 2026

Major updates from Germany include the government's rejection of Macron's proposals for Europe and ongoing salary negotiations involving Deutsche Bahn and the GDL union.

Feb 10 • 16:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn and GDL: So they can behave differently. An escalation is not a natural law

Deutsche Bahn has made a surprisingly fair offer to the train drivers' union GDL, leading to a calm response and a potential agreement without strikes.

Feb 10 • 14:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Collective Bargaining with GDL: Deutsche Bahn Proposes a Salary Increase of Six Percent

Deutsche Bahn has proposed a six percent salary increase in an effort to prevent strikes during the ongoing collective bargaining with the GDL union.

Feb 10 • 12:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

After the Death of a Train Conductor: GDL writes an open letter to Bahn CEO Palla

Following the tragic death of a train conductor, the German train drivers' union GDL is pressuring the management of Deutsche Bahn to address safety concerns and implement significant changes.

Feb 10 • 10:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Training for Train Conductors: "The best fight is the one not fought"

Deutsche Bahn is implementing self-assertion seminars to better prepare train conductors for potentially dangerous situations following an attack on a conductor in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Feb 9 • 15:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: 'Money is not everything'

U-Bahn driver Alexandra Novakovic advocates for better appreciation and working conditions for public transport staff amid ongoing strikes in Munich.

Feb 9 • 15:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Fatal Accident: 70-Year-Old Dies at Stachus After Falling in Front of Incoming S-Bahn

A 70-year-old man tragically died after falling onto the tracks at the Karlsplatz S-Bahn station in Munich, Germany, where he was struck by an incoming train.

Feb 9 • 12:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Advertising with Anke Engelke: Finally, something has worked at DB. And now she’s canceling it

A humorous web series featuring Anke Engelke highlights the absurdities of traveling by train in Germany, but despite its success, it was abruptly canceled.

Feb 9 • 11:14 UTC

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