19. March 2026, 08:37 o'Clock
Denmark
Article: DB Cargo Scandinavia starts fleet overhaul in Denmark
Two-year contract with GoCollective strengthens capacities and reliability in Danish regional transport.
From June 2026, the overhaul of 16 Siemens Desiro trains for GoCollective, Denmark's second-largest regional rail operator, will start at the modern Fredericia maintenance depot. The two-year maintenance agreement marks the successful start of the comprehensive overhaul and shows how combined expertise, innovative strength and team spirit are setting new standards in rail maintenance on the Scandinavian-Mediterranean Core Network Corridor.
The Frederica plant: modern and efficient
The Fredericia plant is the only maintenance facility of this size along the corridor. With six tracks, twelve lifting jacks, an electrified railway siding and modern work stands, it offers optimum conditions for demanding projects. A mobile service team is available and provides flexible support to customers throughout Denmark.
Originally designed for the efficient maintenance of its own freight wagons and locomotives, DB Cargo Scandinavia is now tapping into a new business unit thanks to its free capacity: comprehensive overhaul and maintenance services for third-party customers.
GoCollective - a strong partner for expansion
By winning the GoCollective tender, DB Cargo Scandinavia is realising its first major project in complete fleet overhaul. The 16 Siemens Desiro trains - the backbone of regional local transport in western Denmark with over ten million passengers a year - will not only be serviced, but completely overhauled.
The range of services extends from testing and surveying to dismantling and the replacement of central components. Spare parts are supplied in close coordination with the DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung maintenance centres in Fulda and Munich. The reconditioning of the bogies, which was not part of the tender package, will be carried out by a specialised partner in the Netherlands. Each overhaul takes around four to five weeks - precisely planned and consistently implemented with the customer in mind.
Project management from a single source
The contract goes far beyond classic servicing. It includes complete project and spare parts management, including procurement and overhaul - a comprehensive "all-round carefree" service that offers GoCollective maximum planning security. At the same time, DB Cargo Scandinavia benefits from the DB Group's strong European network and ensures high-quality services across national borders.
A strategic milestone
With this first major project, DB Cargo Scandinavia is confirming its strategy of building up its own workshop expertise in Denmark and aligning it internationally. The modern infrastructure, a well-coordinated team and a strong partner network give DB Cargo Scandinavia an excellent market position - and GoCollective a reliable fleet for day-to-day operations.
The entry into the complex fleet overhaul opens up additional growth prospects.
"We are delighted to welcome GoCollective as a partner and would like to thank everyone involved for the trust they have placed in us. Our team in Fredericia is ready to make the trains fit for millions of passengers. This is a win-win situation for our workshop, for our customers and for Danish rail mobility," says Jan Augustesen, Head of Asset & Maintenance.
With this partnership, DB Cargo Scandinavia is sending a strong signal for quality, cooperation and the mobility of tomorrow.
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