DB Regio Bayern has ordered 31 regional trains from Siemens Mobility. The trains will serve on routes between Munich, Passau and Regensburg. Siemens Mobility will be delivering 25 double-decker Desiro HC trainsets and six single-decker Mireo trainsets. Passenger service with the new trains is planned to begin with the timetable change in December 2024.
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Deutsche Bahn invests one billion euros in new ICE Trains.
Deutsche Bahn invests one billion euros in new ICE Trains.Order goes to Siemens Mobility• Future investment in strong rail system • New ICE trains to initially run between NRW and Munich • DB mainline fleet to grow 20 percent in coming years.
Transportation’s Evolution, From Electric Buses to Hyperloop
Planes, trains, cargo ships and autos are getting high-tech help in easing off the fuel pedal. It’s been 12 years since a Popular Science magazine cover asked the question we’d all been thinking: “Where’s my flying car?” Tesla CEO Elon… Read More ›
The BMW Group aspires to be the most successful and sustainable premium producer for individual mobility.
The BMW Group aspires to be the most successful and sustainable premium producer for individual mobility.
Austria’s trains take over the short-haul flight route.
Austrian Airlines will cease operating its Vienna-Salzburg route, the flag-carrier announced on Thursday (2 July). Instead, the service will be replaced by more direct trains
Bolt launches electric bike-sharing service in Paris
Like other ride-hailing companies, Bolt has been suffering from the coronavirus-related lockdown and economic downturn around the world. But the company is trying to find another revenue stream by launching electric bikes in Paris. Source: Bolt launches electric bike-sharing service… Read More ›
USDOT Launches Challenge to Design Accessible AV Solutions
The Inclusive Design Challenge is seeking automated vehicle (AV) solutions that are designed to be more accessible to people with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has opened Stage I of the Inclusive Design Challenge, a national prize competition… Read More ›
Will Commuters Ever Go Back to Commuter Trains?
Last year, the fiscal management control board of MBTA, Boston’s regional transit agency, faced a critical decision. With area commuters enduring the worst car traffic in the United States, would the board greenlight a multi-billion-dollar revamp of its traditional commuter… Read More ›
Non-accessible period for rail replacement vehicles gets extension
A Department for Transport letter explained how buses and coaches performing rail replacement duties can apply for exemption from accessibility requirements until December 31. Source: Non-accessible period for rail replacement vehicles gets extension
