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Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn operates in the transport sector, providing mobility and logistics services. The company manages transport and infrastructure operations across...
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn operates in the transport sector, providing mobility and logistics services. The company manages transport and infrastructure operations across rail, road, maritime, and aerial modes. Founded in 1994, Deutsche Bahn is based in Berlin, Germany.
General information
Firm type
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Year founded
1994
Location
Region
North America
Country
Germany
City
Berlin
Corporate office
Berlin, Germany
Additional offices
Reading · Atlanta · Tokyo · San Francisco · Kariya-shi
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Deutsche Bahn?
Deutsche Bahn is wholly owned by the Federal Republic of Germany, represented by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV). The firm has no private shareholders.
Which business segments does Deutsche Bahn operate?
DB is organized into four main divisions: DB Fernverkehr (long-distance passenger trains like ICE and Intercity), DB Regio (regional and suburban trains under contract to states), DB Cargo (freight and logistics), and DB Netze (rail infrastructure including tracks, stations, power supply, and real estate). Each division reports separate financials.
How large is Deutsche Bahn's passenger traffic?
In fiscal 2023, Deutsche Bahn carried roughly 1.8 billion passengers across its long-distance and regional services. The ICE alone transported about 150 million passengers.
What are Deutsche Bahn's most notable capital projects?
DB is building the new high-speed line between Berlin and Vienna (pilot underway), the Stuttgart 21 underground rail station project, and recent upgrades to the digital rail signaling system (ETCS Level 2). It also operates the Frankfurt Airport long-distance train station.
Does Deutsche Bahn have operations outside Germany?
Yes, through DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C), DB provides infrastructure advisory and project management services in over 60 countries, with permanent offices in the United States, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom.
What is Deutsche Bahn's financial position?
In 2023, DB reported revenues of 56 billion EUR and adjusted EBITDA of 3.7 billion EUR. However, the company carries considerable debt (over 30 billion EUR), and receives annual subsidies from the federal government for infrastructure and regional services.
When was Deutsche Bahn formed, and from what organizations?
Deutsche Bahn was formed on January 1, 1994, through the merger of Deutsche Bundesbahn (the railway of West Germany) and Deutsche Reichsbahn (the railway of East Germany). This was part of Germany's reunification process.
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