{"id":66,"date":"2022-06-15T13:48:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T11:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2025-07-15T09:30:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:30:29","slug":"rail-freight","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/en\/services\/rail-freight\/","title":{"rendered":"Freight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-grid  layout-grid layout-grid--outer-margin-large layout-grid--expanded\"><div class=\"grid grid--child-margin-small\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-6-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-header-gallery  undefined--expanded\" data-delay=\"4\" data-auto-swipe=\"false\"><div class=\"gallery gallery--bullets-outside gallery--static\"><div class=\"glide\"><div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><ul class=\"glide__slides\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-slide-header  glide__slide\" data-autoplay=\"false\"><div class=\"slide-header slide-header--banner-height\"><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide-header__image\" src=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-scaled.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-520x347.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-on-freight-train-1920x700.jpeg 1920w\" alt=\"Rail freight: Colorful containers on a moving rail freight train\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\"\/><div class=\"slide-header__cover\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"label-reference-container\"><div class=\"label-reference label-reference--static\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Scanrail &#8211; stock.adobe.com<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slide-header__inner\"><div class=\"slide-header__center\"><div class=\"slide-header__container-headlines\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"glide__footer\"><div class=\"glide__play-pause\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"glide__play-pause-button\" aria-label=\"play\/pause automatic swipe\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"controls__icon-pause\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-pause\" \/><\/svg><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"controls__icon-play\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-play-small\" \/><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"glide__bullets\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\"><button class=\"glide__bullet\" aria-label=\"Go to slide 1\" data-glide-dir=\"=0\"><\/button><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs__inner\"><a class=\"breadcrumbs__home\" href=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/en\/\" aria-label=\"Link Home\"><svg class=\"breadcrumbs__home-icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#home\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a> <svg class=\"breadcrumbs__delimiter\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg> <a href=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/en\/services\/\">Services<\/a> <svg class=\"breadcrumbs__delimiter\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg> <span class=\"breadcrumbs__actual-page\">Freight<\/span><\/div><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-grid  layout-grid layout-grid--outer-margin-small layout-grid--expanded\"><div class=\"grid grid--child-margin-small\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-3-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-freight\">Freight<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reliable-and-safe-cargo-transport\"><strong>Reliable and safe cargo transport<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of DB Group, the market leader in European&nbsp;rail freight, cargo transport across borders and whole continents is our daily business. High safety standards and reliability are the core values of our operations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-2-medium is-offset-left-1-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-social-sharing\"><div class=\"social-sharing\" data-subject=\"Here is an article for you: [TITLE]\" data-recipient=\"mail recipient en\" data-body=\"Here is an article by DB Engineering &#038; Consulting for you: [TITLE] at [LINK]\"><span class=\"social-sharing__label\">Share<\/span><div class=\"social-sharing__links\"><a class=\"social-sharing__link social-sharing__link--linkedin\" href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link LinkedIn\"><svg class=\"social-sharing__icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-linked-in\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"social-sharing__link social-sharing__link--mail\" href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link Mail\"><svg class=\"social-sharing__icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-mail\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline-h4\" id=\"h-our-services-at-a-glance\">Our services at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"list-related-pages\"><a class=\"list-related-pages__item \" href=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/en\/services\/passenger-rail\/\"><span>Passenger<\/span><span class=\"list-related-pages__wrapper-arrow\"><svg class=\"list-related-pages__arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><a class=\"list-related-pages__item list-related-pages__item--active \" href=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/en\/services\/rail-freight\/\"><span>Freight<\/span><\/a><a class=\"list-related-pages__item \" href=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/en\/services\/rail-infrastructure\/\"><span>Infrastructure<\/span><span class=\"list-related-pages__wrapper-arrow\"><svg class=\"list-related-pages__arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-grid  layout-grid layout-grid--outer-margin-large layout-grid--expanded\"><div class=\"grid grid--child-margin-small\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-6-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-counter-facts  wp-block-dbec-core-counter-facts--expanded\"><div class=\"counter-facts counter-facts--gallery\"><div class=\"glide\"><div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><ul class=\"glide__slides\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-slide-fact  glide__slide\"><div class=\"slide-fact\"><div class=\"slide-fact__spacer\">OOO<\/div><div class=\"slide-fact__count\" data-target=\"204\">0<\/div><label class=\"slide-fact__label\">mil. ton kilometers per day<\/label><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-slide-fact  glide__slide\"><div class=\"slide-fact\"><div class=\"slide-fact__spacer\">OOOO<\/div><div class=\"slide-fact__count\" data-target=\"4350\">0<\/div><label class=\"slide-fact__label\">trains per day<\/label><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-slide-fact  glide__slide\"><div class=\"slide-fact\"><div class=\"slide-fact__spacer\">OOOOO<\/div><div class=\"slide-fact__count\" data-target=\"82885\">0<\/div><label class=\"slide-fact__label\">wagons<\/label><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"glide__bullets\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\"><button class=\"glide__bullet\" aria-label=\"Go to slide 1\" data-glide-dir=\"=0\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" aria-label=\"Go to slide 2\" data-glide-dir=\"=1\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" aria-label=\"Go to slide 3\" data-glide-dir=\"=2\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-grid  layout-grid layout-grid--outer-margin-large layout-grid--expanded\"><div class=\"grid grid--child-margin-none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-6-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline-h3\" id=\"h-our-rail-freight-services\">Our rail freight services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-accordion  wp-block-dbec-core-accordion--expanded\"><div class=\"accordion\" data-type=\"single\" data-initially-opened=\"false\"><div class=\"accordion__items\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-accordion-item-text-image\"><a-expandable id=\"\" class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--text-image\"><button type=\"button\" slot=\"toggle\" class=\"accordion-item__bar\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item__label\">Door-to-door by rail<\/h3><svg class=\"accordion-item__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-down\" \/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"accordion-item__content\"><div class=\"accordion-item__container-text-image\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"column is-6-small is-6-medium is-4-large\"><div class=\"layout-content\">\n<p>Rail transport is safe and environmentally friendly but can be technically complicated. Not for Deutsche Bahn: we offer you multimodal logistics solutions from door to door, even if you don\u2019t have your own siding or equipment and containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are experts in getting goods onto the rails\u2013 even for small volumes or palletized cargo. With our multimodal logistics solutions, we combine the benefits of rail, road and warehouses: cost advantages over long distances, reliable and sustainable transports, high-volume transport capacity, as well as flexibility and last mile delivery for small consignments.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"column is-6-small is-6-medium is-2-large\"><figure class=\"figure\"><div class=\"figure__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-1024x706.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-1536x1059.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-2048x1412.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-520x359.jpg 520w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-1280x883.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_freight-train-on-viaduct-1920x700.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Rail freight: A freight train runs over the Schildescher Viaduct surrounded by fields and forests\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1765\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) calc(((1200px - 35px * 5) * (2 \/ 6)) + (35px * (2 - 1))), (min-width: 1024px) calc((((100vw - 130px) - 35px * 5) * (2 \/ 6)) + (35px * (2 - 1))), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Rail freight: A freight train runs over the Schildescher Viaduct surrounded by fields and forests<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a-expandable><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-accordion-item-text-image\"><a-expandable id=\"\" class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--text-image\"><button type=\"button\" slot=\"toggle\" class=\"accordion-item__bar\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item__label\">Intermodal \u2013 Combined transport<\/h3><svg class=\"accordion-item__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-down\" \/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"accordion-item__content\"><div class=\"accordion-item__container-text-image\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"column is-6-small is-6-medium is-4-large\"><div class=\"layout-content\">\n<p>As the European market leader in intermodal transports, DB knows how to combine land transport, ocean freight and rail in an all-in-one logistics solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond combined rail transport, we also offer expertise in transshipment and terminal handling services, pre and onward carriage in intermodal rail transport, equipment provision, loading units and depot services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day, DB connects Europe\u2019s most important traffic hubs and ports with more than 1,500 trains per week and more than 2.7 million load units per year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"column is-6-small is-6-medium is-2-large\"><figure class=\"figure\"><div class=\"figure__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_MegaHub-Lehrte-at-night-1920x700.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Rail freight: Night view of MegaHub Lehrte\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) calc(((1200px - 35px * 5) * (2 \/ 6)) + (35px * (2 - 1))), (min-width: 1024px) calc((((100vw - 130px) - 35px * 5) * (2 \/ 6)) + (35px * (2 - 1))), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Deutsche Bahn \/ Oliver Lang<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a-expandable><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-accordion-item-text-image\"><a-expandable id=\"\" class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--text-image\"><button type=\"button\" slot=\"toggle\" class=\"accordion-item__bar\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item__label\">Dedicated rail solutions<\/h3><svg class=\"accordion-item__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-down\" \/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"accordion-item__content\"><div class=\"accordion-item__container-text-image\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"column is-6-small is-6-medium is-4-large\"><div class=\"layout-content\">\n<p>Chemicals, steel, oil, paper, automotive, disposal, scrap \u2013 whatever you want to transport, we have a tailored solution for you. According to your needs, we ensure safety, reliability and speed by designing your customized rail solution from single connections to complex networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it just-in-time automotive transports or iron transports of up to 6,400 tonnes in mixed traffic (passenger and freight), we know how to handle your freight and rolling stock. We work with your various supply chain partners to achieve an integrated supply chain and provide comprehensive management from a single source \u2013 allowing you to stay ahead of the game.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"column is-6-small is-6-medium is-2-large\"><figure class=\"figure\"><div class=\"figure__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_conatiner-is-loaded-from-truck-1920x700.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Rail freight: Partial view of a freight train, in the background a container is being loaded from a truck\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) calc(((1200px - 35px * 5) * (2 \/ 6)) + (35px * (2 - 1))), (min-width: 1024px) calc((((100vw - 130px) - 35px * 5) * (2 \/ 6)) + (35px * (2 - 1))), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Deutsche Bahn AG \/ Volker Emersleben<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a-expandable><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-accordion-item-text-image\"><a-expandable id=\"\" class=\"accordion-item accordion-item--text-image\"><button type=\"button\" slot=\"toggle\" class=\"accordion-item__bar\"><h3 class=\"accordion-item__label\">Industrial and port rail<\/h3><svg class=\"accordion-item__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-down\" \/><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"accordion-item__content\"><div class=\"accordion-item__container-text-image\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"column is-6-small is-6-medium is-4-large\"><div class=\"layout-content\">\n<p>We are experts and enthusiasts in moving goods onto the railway. From industrial sites to port terminals, we link them to the rail network, offer comprehensive logistics chain services and help to reduce road traffic. In Hamburg, Germany\u2019s largest port, DB offers  shunting services and manages transportation all the way to the end destination. Through our subsidiaries, we also provide last-mile mobility solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide highest quality logistics services day and night. Besides ports, DB operates 4,200 rail sidings for our customers. Our efficient handling services benefit not only our clients but also the wider transport ecosystem and the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"column is-6-small is-6-medium is-2-large\"><figure class=\"figure\"><div class=\"figure__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-520x346.jpg 520w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/io.deutschebahn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rail-freight_container-loaded-from-a-ship-to-freight-train-1920x700.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Rail freight: Containers are loaded from a ship onto a freight train\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) calc(((1200px - 35px * 5) * (2 \/ 6)) + (35px * (2 - 1))), (min-width: 1024px) calc((((100vw - 130px) - 35px * 5) * (2 \/ 6)) + (35px * (2 - 1))), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Deutsche Bahn AG \/ Oliver Lang<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a-expandable><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-grid  layout-grid layout-grid--outer-margin-small layout-grid--expanded\"><div class=\"grid grid--child-margin-small\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-6-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline-h3\" id=\"h-contact-us\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to learn more? 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