DB Netze: Infrastructure for rail transport
DB Netze is a central component of Deutsche Bahn and is responsible for the operation, modernization and expansion of the German rail network. With one of the largest rail networks in Europe, the brand ensures a sustainable and efficient infrastructure for passenger and freight transport. The focus is on digital technologies and innovation projects to shape the mobility of tomorrow.
DB Netze: the backbone of the German rail infrastructure
Foundation and role of DB Netze within Deutsche Bahn
DB Netze is a central division of Deutsche Bahn AG and was founded in 1994 as part of the rail reform. The aim was to manage the rail infrastructure more efficiently and ensure fair access for various rail operators. With a route length of around 33,000 kilometers and more than 5,000 stations, DB Netze operates one of the largest rail networks in the world. The company is divided into three main divisions: DB Netz, which is responsible for the track network, DB Station&Service, which manages the stations, and DB Energie, which ensures the energy supply for rail operations.
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Services and core tasks of DB Netze
DB Netze's main tasks include the provision of track capacity for various rail operators, the maintenance and expansion of the rail network and the management of stations. With the introduction of digital technologies such as the European Train Control System (ETCS), DB Netze is ensuring greater safety and efficiency in rail transport. The company also offers innovative solutions for transport planning and uses state-of-the-art automation technology to make optimum use of the infrastructure.
Sustainability and investing in the future
DB Netze is continuously investing in the modernization of the rail network in order to strengthen rail transport as an environmentally friendly alternative. Electrification projects and the expansion of green electricity contribute to the reduction of CO₂ emissions. At the same time, the company is committed to building new routes and optimizing existing connections in order to meet the requirements of freight and passenger transport. With these measures, DB Netze is actively driving forward the mobility transition in Germany.
