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    Deutsche Bahn moves Germany. Every day.

    One railway. Reliable. For everyone.

    Infrastructure

    We operate a 33,400 kilometre-long network with 5,400 stations, which are used by 450 railway companies and 50,000 trains every day.

    Passenger transport

    Every day, more than five million people travel with Deutsche Bahn - in ICE and Intercity trains, in regional express trains or in regional and suburban trains.

    Logistics

    DB Cargo replaces around 80,000 lorry journeys across Europe each day, offering a climate-friendly alternative.

    The immediate action programmes for a better railway.

    More efficient, more reliable and determined to permanently and noticeably improve quality for passengers.

    The modernisation of the infrastructure takes time. We are implementing three immediate action programmes so that customers can see that things are improving at DB: for improved cleanliness and security at our stations. For greater comfort on long-distance services. For a better customer information. For these three programmes, we are investing a total of more than 140 million euros in DB in 2026 alone.  

    Even cleaner trains and ever more reliable service in our dining cars make train journeys even more comfortable and attractive. 

    Increased presence of security staff, additional cleaning and quick repairs at railway stations ensure that people enjoy their stay and get to their trains in comfort.  

    In future, DB will provide customers with even better information before and during their journey - both on the train, at the station and in digital information channels. 
    Not only is the way we work changing; where we work is changing, too

    New collaboration methods and creative methods like design thinking, agility and self-organization are transforming how we work. The way work is being transformed is determined largely by digitalization. And that means that workplaces and office environments are changing, too. Open space concepts and coworking are now commonplace at the DB Group. Coworking aims to offer employees the environment and framework they need to drive innovation for DB. Another advantage of coworking, especially in Berlin, is the direct access to the startup scene and unique networking opportunities since so many industries work closely together.

    Digital Base

    One example is our Digital Base, which we moved into at the end of 2018. The new location for our digital business is just a stone's throw from Group headquarters at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. The building has room for up to 350 workstations on nine floors as well as meeting and event spaces. The office is operated by coworking provider WeWork.

    DB has hired a number of new employees, especially in digitalization, and it plans to continue to grow. For now, DB's locations do not always have enough office space. Coworking spaces are a great and flexible way for DB to cover its workspace needs. The arrangement is based on a partnership with operators. It is important that DB standards are maintained when it comes to things like occupational health and safety and workplace furnishings and equipment. Our focus is also on developing our own space further. DB Systel's Skydeck has coworking workstations, for example, and at DB mindbox under the arches of Berlin's Jannowitzbrücke station, DB employees work side by side with startups.

    DB, coworking provider

    Train stations are ideal locations for mobile and agile work. They are centrally located and busy. They benefit commuters and business travelers in particular. A coworking popup at Berlin Central, which was made available at no cost to travelers and station visitors, was very well received. DB is currently working on specific ideas for coworking space at stations. Discussions are already under way and DB is planning to open its first spaces in 2019.