Deutsche Bahn AG

Deutsche Bahn AG (DB AG) is the national railway company of Germany, established on January 1, 1994, following the reunification of Germany. It was formed through the merger of Deutsche Bundesbahn (West Germany) and Deutsche Reichsbahn (East Germany). As a state-owned enterprise, DB AG is wholly owned by the Federal Republic of Germany, which is the sole shareholder. The company operates Europe's longest rail network, spanning approximately 33,000 kilometers, and is a leading provider of passenger and freight transport services both domestically and internationally. DB AG's subsidiaries include DB Fernverkehr AG, which handles long-distance passenger services, and DB Cargo AG, responsible for freight transport. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and employs around 223,000 people. In recent years, DB AG has undertaken significant restructuring, including the sale of its logistics unit, DB Schenker, in April 2025, to refocus on its core rail transport services. This strategic move aims to reduce debt and invest in Germany's rail infrastructure. Despite these changes, DB AG remains a pivotal entity in Germany's transportation sector, contributing significantly to the country's mobility and logistics landscape.