https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed After almost a year of disruptive renovation works, long-distance trains between Berlin and Hamburg will finally run again on Sunday. Deutsche Bahn is offering cut-price tickets to mark the occasion. https://www.thelocal.de/20260611/deutsche-bahn-releases-thousands-of-e15-tickets-for-berlin-hamburg-trips Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:27:02 +0200 deutsche-bahn-releases-thousands-of-e15-tickets-for-berlin-hamburg-trips With the rising cost of petrol and flight tickets, many people in Germany are opting to travel by train for a summer 'staycation'. Here are five destinations you should visit. https://www.thelocal.de/20260527/five-summer-holiday-destinations-in-germany-you-can-reach-by-train Wed, 27 May 2026 16:34:23 +0200 five-summer-holiday-destinations-in-germany-you-can-reach-by-train Around 300 passengers were evacuated from a regional train travelling near Ingolstadt, Bavaria, on Sunday after it broke down due to a technical fault. https://www.thelocal.de/20260525/hundreds-evacuated-from-train-in-bavaria-after-power-outage Mon, 25 May 2026 10:32:39 +0200 hundreds-evacuated-from-train-in-bavaria-after-power-outage Several new night trains will bring passengers from Germany to popular cities around Europe this year, and a couple of popular connections that were set to end are being saved. Here are four exciting overnight journeys to ride this year. https://www.thelocal.de/20260129/four-international-night-trains-from-germany-to-try-in-2026 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:50:19 +0100 four-international-night-trains-from-germany-to-try-in-2026 The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel. https://www.thelocal.de/20260513/one-trip-one-ticket-new-eu-rules-aim-to-ease-train-travel Wed, 13 May 2026 12:59:22 +0200 one-trip-one-ticket-new-eu-rules-aim-to-ease-train-travel German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is set to introduce a flat-rate family ticket for summer in response to the rising cost of fuel and air travel. https://www.thelocal.de/20260513/deutsche-bahn-launches-new-family-ticket-for-summer-travel Wed, 13 May 2026 10:44:11 +0200 deutsche-bahn-launches-new-family-ticket-for-summer-travel German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has begun selling last-minute ticket deals for long-distance travel in a bid to fill-up empty seats. https://www.thelocal.de/20260505/deutsche-bahn-to-offer-discounted-last-minute-tickets-for-long-distance-trains Tue, 05 May 2026 12:34:11 +0200 deutsche-bahn-to-offer-discounted-last-minute-tickets-for-long-distance-trains With fuel prices up significantly, and Europe seemingly on the brink of a jet-fuel shortage, this may prove to be the summer of international train travel. Here's where Deutsche Bahn is extending its reach beyond Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20260508/where-deutsche-bahn-is-adding-international-connections-this-summer Fri, 08 May 2026 11:07:13 +0200 where-deutsche-bahn-is-adding-international-connections-this-summer From May 1st it will be possible for the first time in ten years to get a direct train from Copenhagen to Prague via Berlin. The full journey is expected to take 11 hours, or 7 hours between Copenhagen and Berlin. https://www.thelocal.de/20260430/first-train-in-a-decade-between-copenhagen-berlin-and-prague-to-depart-on-friday Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:19:42 +0200 first-train-in-a-decade-between-copenhagen-berlin-and-prague-to-depart-on-friday From late spring, Germany will see the launch of new direct trains from Dresden, Berlin and Hamburg to the Danish capital. https://www.thelocal.de/20260420/new-direct-trains-from-germany-to-copenhagen-to-launch-this-spring Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:52:00 +0200 new-direct-trains-from-germany-to-copenhagen-to-launch-this-spring Germany's beleaguered state railway operator Deutsche Bahn said Friday its losses widened last year and warned passengers to brace for less-than-perfect service for years to come. https://www.thelocal.de/20260327/passengers-warned-of-trouble-ahead-as-deutsche-bahn-announces-huge-loss Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:59:30 +0100 passengers-warned-of-trouble-ahead-as-deutsche-bahn-announces-huge-loss A new budget train operator is challenging Deutsche Bahn on routes to Amsterdam. GoVolta advertises fares from €10, but with a little less comfort and speed. https://www.thelocal.de/20260320/new-low-cost-rail-services-launch-between-berlin-hamburg-and-amsterdam Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:01:02 +0100 new-low-cost-rail-services-launch-between-berlin-hamburg-and-amsterdam Public transport workers across Germany will stage a 48-hour strike from Friday as talks over pay and conditions stall, a union said, potentially sparking travel chaos for millions. https://www.thelocal.de/20260224/another-widespread-transport-strike-to-bring-travel-chaos-to-germany-on-friday Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:06:12 +0100 another-widespread-transport-strike-to-bring-travel-chaos-to-germany-on-friday A cyberattack against Germany's state-owned railway Deutsche Bahn briefly is disrupting ticketing systems and timetable information services this week, the company said. https://www.thelocal.de/20260218/german-rail-operator-deutsche-bahn-hit-by-cyberattack Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:11:55 +0100 german-rail-operator-deutsche-bahn-hit-by-cyberattack Train passengers between Berlin and Hamburg face added weeks of travel disruptions after Deutsche Bahn confirmed that major renovation work on the route will take longer than planned. https://www.thelocal.de/20260217/work-on-berlin-hamburg-railway-delayed-for-weeks-due-to-winter-weather Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0100 work-on-berlin-hamburg-railway-delayed-for-weeks-due-to-winter-weather Passengers across Cologne, Wuppertal and Hagen can expect months of travel disruptions as one of North Rhine-Westphalia’s busiest railways shuts down for serious renovations. https://www.thelocal.de/20260130/major-disruptions-for-train-travellers-around-cologne-as-major-line-is-renovated Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:10:48 +0100 major-disruptions-for-train-travellers-around-cologne-as-major-line-is-renovated One of the advantages of living in Europe is having access to a great transcontinental train network. In the winter months you don't need a car to get from Germany to these stunning winter sport destinations in the Alps. https://www.thelocal.de/20231220/the-ski-destinations-you-can-reach-by-train-from-germany Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:56:59 +0100 the-ski-destinations-you-can-reach-by-train-from-germany RDC Deutschland, Swedish train company SJ's partner in Germany, has confirmed that the EuroNight route both ways from Stockholm to Berlin will continue to operate from September 2026 onwards. https://www.thelocal.de/20251222/stockholm-berlin-night-train-saved-after-swedish-government-cuts-subsidies Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:58:11 +0100 stockholm-berlin-night-train-saved-after-swedish-government-cuts-subsidies Deutsche Bahn recently announced its new winter timetable, which will bring new high-speed services and more direct international connections starting from December 14th. Book your holiday trips now to get cheaper rail tickets. https://www.thelocal.de/20251020/revealed-deutsche-bahns-long-distance-travel-changes-for-the-winter Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:30:06 +0200 revealed-deutsche-bahns-long-distance-travel-changes-for-the-winter Germany's budget railway operator, known for its limegreen trains, has announced plans to buy 65 new trains in the coming years and expand its coverage in the country and beyond. https://www.thelocal.de/20251212/flixtrain-to-dramatically-grow-german-fleet-and-expand-connections Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:22:24 +0100 flixtrain-to-dramatically-grow-german-fleet-and-expand-connections