Deutsche Bahn AG

Deutsche Bahn AG was formed in 1994 through the merger of the former West German Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) and East German Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR). This unified railway serves all of Germany and connects to neighboring European countries.

The modern DB AG is known for its ICE (InterCity Express) high-speed trains, which revolutionized rail travel in Germany. The ICE network connects major German cities at speeds up to 300 km/h, competing effectively with air travel for domestic journeys.

DB AG's corporate identity features a bold red and white color scheme, applied to locomotives, coaches, and infrastructure. The company operates freight services through DB Cargo and suburban services through DB Regio.

For modelers, Deutsche Bahn offers excellent product availability from German manufacturers like Märklin, Fleischmann, and Roco, with both three-rail AC (Märklin) and two-rail DC options.