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Driver's training runs on a Vectron for Leo Express
Driver's training runs on a Vectron for Leo Express

Leo Express is to start operating the Praha - Ostrava - Žilina - Prešov services and the new Praha - Pardubice - Olomouc - Otrokovice - Staré Město u Uherského Hradiště - Bratislava services from 30 April 2026.

First München-Nürnberg-Express after repair
First München-Nürnberg-Express after repair

In February 2025, the Škoda Group signed a contract with DB Regio for general repairs of five push-pull trainswith a Class 102 locomotive.

ICE L on test in the Allgäu
ICE L on test in the Allgäu

Recently the new ICE L was on test runs with DB Fernverkehr's of Class 248.5 Vectron DM to Oberstdorf in the Allgäu region.

ČD Cargo 2025
Leo Express acquires more carriages
Leo Express acquires more carriages

Leo Express is beginning to transport cars from Germany for the Przemyśl - Praha - Frankfurt/M train.

ČD's Vectron230 locomotives to haul Talgo 230s
ČD's Vectron230 locomotives to haul Talgo 230s

On 28 Jnauary 2026, locomotive 384.004 was moved to Germany for the test runs with the DB Talgo NMU, as from 1 May, Class 384 is to take over the hauling of ICE L trains from ČD‘s Class 193.

Two ComfortJets tested in multiple
Two ComfortJets tested in multiple

On 28 January 2026, an unusual rake of two ComfortJets could be seen at the Prague-Krč station. 

DB and Alstom test remote driving for commuter trains in a depot environment
DB and Alstom test remote driving for commuter trains in a depot environment

On 29 January 2026, Alstom has demonstrated in München, in a project of DB, how the future of remote shunting operation can work.

DB and Eurostar lay the groundwork for a direct connection from Germany to London
DB and Eurostar lay the groundwork for a direct connection from Germany to London

Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar are taking the next step towards a direct high-speed rail connection between Germany and London.

Siemens presents Mireo fleets for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland
Siemens presents Mireo fleets for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland

On 7 November 2025, Siemens Mobility presented the types of regional fleets for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland (MDSB2025plus) to the public at its Wegberg-Wildenrath Test Center.

Public presentation of the ICE L before the start of operation
Public presentation of the ICE L before the start of operation

On 17 October 2025, Deutsche Bahn presented one of its Talgo 230 non-traction multiple units (NMU) to the public at Berlin Ostbahnhof.

Mock-up of the XXL S-Bahn München EMU
Mock-up of the XXL S-Bahn München EMU

During IAA Mobility, visitors can step inside the S-Bahn of the future for free at Königsplatz in München: the Free State of Bavaria, Deutsche Bahn, and Siemens are presenting a walk-in 1 : 1 model of the new train generation for the first time.

Two Class 408 ICEs on test in Belgium
Two Class 408 ICEs on test in Belgium

In early August, Belgorail has done pantograph tests with two Class 408 Velaros between Leuven and Brussels.

A selection of current news on the VUZ circuit
A selection of current news on the VUZ circuit

Among the plethora of new vehicles at VUZ Velim test centre, the Talgo VI has now appeared, representing the trio of units that are/will be provided to Leo Express by Renfe. 

Operation of electric trains at GKB
Operation of electric trains at GKB

On 4 August 2025 at the first time electric trains started operation at GKB in regular passenger service.

Talgo for Leo Express on its way to the Czech Republic
Talgo for Leo Express on its way to the Czech Republic

A Talgo train is currently heading to the Czech Republic, where it will undergo tests at the VUZ Velim test centre.

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