Ecological Measures of Deutsche Bahn

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Traveling with renewable power

Since 2018, travellers on all electrified routes in DB long-distance rail services in Germany have been travelling with 100 percent renewable power. With Climate +, DB logistics customers can also transport their goods on electrified routes using renewable power.

eScooters rolling in the depots

DB depot sites are often large and extensive. Employees can use eScooters to get from A to B quickly and comfortably.

Train washing with efficient water use

Deutsche Bahn recycles the wash water in most of its washing facilities.

Electricity is recycled at DB

Many of Deutsche Bahn AG's rail vehicles can convert the kinetic energy generated during braking into electrical energy and feed it back into the overhead wire.

Transporting goods by rail with Climate+

With its Climate+ service, DB Cargo offers its customers the option of transporting their goods by rail using renewable power and HVO.

Energy from the power of the sun

Along with wind and hydropower, solar energy is one of the renewable energy sources in Deutsche Bahn AG’s traction current mix.

Traveling on the rail and road with hydrogen

Together with its partners, Deutsche Bahn AG is developing and testing alternative propulsion technologies, such as a new type of hydrogen refueling infrastructure for rail vehicles.

Hybrid drive to reduce fuel consumption

To reduce fuel consumption during operations with shunting locomotives, Deutsche Bahn relies on modern hybrid technology.

Door-to-door with electric buses

Deutsche Bahn AG operates electric buses at various locations in Germany and provides the necessary charging infrastructure.

Mobility on demand

With flexible on-demand services, Deutsche Bahn is working with regional transport companies to strengthen local public transport - especially where conventional solutions have reached their limits.

Energy-efficient on the road

Deutsche Bahn’s bus drivers receive special training in energy-efficient driving. This saves fuel and reduces CO2e emissions.

Check-in at the insect hotel

Deutsche Bahn AG is building insect hotels on its property where suitable insect species can find places to nest and overwinter.

Fueled with HVO

Goods and passengers cannot yet be transported electrically everywhere. Deutsche Bahn therefore also uses biofuel to power its diesel fleet.

Sharing is Caring

Deutsche Bahn AG offers its customers share products through its onboard catering service. As a result, a portion of the revenues from these sales is donated to drinking water projects.

Energy concepts put to the test

At the RealLabor Energy DB tests alternative energy concepts under real-world conditions.

Refillable brake cleaners

Deutsche Bahn AG relies on cleaning products with low VOC content for the maintenance of its trains and uses refillable pump bottles.

Quiet brakes at DB

Since late 2020, the freight cars operated by DB Cargo Deutschland in Germany have been equipped with quiet brake shoes, which help reduce rail traffic noise.

Energy efficient train driving

Modern assistance systems and special training help that Deutsche Bahn train drivers are particularly energy-efficient when driving their trains.