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German rail network to ban alcohol from 5,400 train stations by October, with some exemptions

Germany's national railway operator Deutsche Bahn will introduce a ban on alcohol at all 5,400 stations by 15 October. There will be exemptions, however, including for station bars and restaurants.

Euronews

Europe’s biggest rail network bans alcohol from all train stations after brutal attack

The ban will cover 5,400 stations across the country

The Independent UK

Central Europe sizzles as heat records smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic

Europe is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is buckling, with highway damage and advisories against non-essential train travel. France's hospitals are strained, while the UK has recorded its hottest June day ever. Italy remains under a red heat alert. Scientists link…

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Heatwave shatters records across Europe, disrupts transport and strains hospitals

An intense heatwave that scorched western Europe this week spread into central and eastern parts of the continent on Saturday, bringing record temperatures from Denmark to Switzerland and Germany. The extreme heat disrupted transport, strained hospitals and renewed concerns over the growing impact of climate change on Europe's increasingly frequent…

France 24

German highways buckle under extreme temperatures with heatwave on the move

Even Germany’s famous highway, the Autobahn, was overwhelmed

The Independent UK

Germany’s railways grind to halt as IT maintenance snag takes down network

Deutsche Bahn widely criticised after hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded in operator’s latest setback

The Guardian - UK

German trains running after communication outage but questions remain

Germany’s railway is running largely as normal after a late-night communication system outage left trains and travelers stranded around the country

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Germany trains resume after technical glitch paralyses network

Germany's rail network is back on track after a nationwide communication system failure halted all trains on Tuesday. Deutsche Bahn technicians worked tirelessly to resolve the glitch, which left passengers stranded. While services are resuming, commuters are advised to expect lingering delays as the country continues its ambitious modernization of…

The Economic Times

Thousands stranded as technical malfunction temporarily halts entire German railway network

Deutsche Bahn said its services were resuming “step by step” after an almost three hour outage which froze all of its operations nationwide.

Euronews

German train operator says workers to blame for outage that stranded travellers nationwide

Would-be travellers stood in long lines at some station information desks as they tried to figure out how to get to their destinations

The Independent UK

Trains halted across Germany because of communication system problem

Germany’s national railway operator says it has halted trains across the country because of a problem with a communication system

The Independent UK

'Crime hotspots': how to tackle knife attacks and other violence at German stations?

Politicians from the SPD and CDU also lament that many people do not feel safe at Germany's railway stations – including staff. A criminologist explains why there is more violence there than elsewhere.

Euronews

Historic European cities to be connected by direct train for first time in 20 years

The full route will take approximately 15 hours

The Independent UK

Combined air-rail tickets: How to fly, ride and explore Europe on one booking

Booking a train ticket through your airline can take all the hassle out of onward travel, and will ensure you’re protected when things don’t go to plan.

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Berlin Central Station's escalator chaos frustrates travellers and politicians

35 of 52 escalators at Berlin Central Station are defective.

The Independent UK

How to find budget high-speed train tickets in France and Germany

Train Talk: Recovering cash on ‘non-refundable’ no-frills French trains – and 44 hours of wanderlust for younger passengers in Germany

Euronews

Europe’s rail network renaissance continues with five new trains launching in 2026

From a revived Balkan connection to an underrated Scottish city link, here are five new train routes confirmed or planned for 2026.

Evening Standard

Plans for trains from London to Germany move a step closer

The new routes are set to launch in the early 2030s

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Euronews

Berlin station tops German railway crime list as violent offences surge

Violent crime at German railway stations showed a marked increase in 2024, with Berlin's central station recording the highest number of incidents. Federal Police and Deutsche Bahn are intensifying security measures to combat the issue.

The Guardian - UK

‘If you ignore emissions, we did great’: Germany’s challenging fight to go green

Despite progress in cutting carbon pollution, climate groups say country’s toughest hurdles are yet to come

The Guardian - UK

A train tour of Europe’s cool northern capitals: from London to Vilnius, via Berlin and Warsaw

My epic rail journey to some of the continent’s most creative and edgy cities mimics a cruise – I hop on and off, eat too much and soak up the culture

Benzinga

Nokia Joins Deutsche Bahn To Launch First 5G Rail Test Network In Europe

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) partnered with Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s national railway operator, to deploy a commercial 1900 MHz (n101) 5G radio network solution with a 5G Standalone (SA) core on live outdoor test tracks.

Euronews

Deutsche Bahn boss Richard Lutz fired: Who will be his successor?

Germany's Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has announced the early dismissal of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz. But who will be his successor?

International Business Times

Germany Sacks Rail Chief With Train Network In Crisis

The German government sacked the embattled head of Deutsche Bahn on Thursday as it seeks to overhaul the ailing public rail network after years of criticism about deteriorating services.

The Guardian - UK

Timetables, tricky tickets and high prices: the problems with European cross-border rail travel

For all the fanfare over new routes, fast and efficient rail services between major cities remain a rarity

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