{"id":6559,"date":"2025-10-05T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/?p=6559"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:31:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:31:36","slug":"us-germany-rail-forum-2025-bringing-industry-leaders-together-in-washington-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/en\/news\/us-germany-rail-forum-2025-bringing-industry-leaders-together-in-washington-d-c\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. \u2013 Germany Rail Forum 2025: Bringing Industry Leaders Together in Washington, D.C."},"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-large\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-6-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\"><nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\"><ul class=\"breadcrumbs__inner\"><li><a class=\"breadcrumbs__home\" href=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/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><\/li><li><a data-is-distributor=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/en\/news-insights\/news\/\">News<\/a> <svg class=\"breadcrumbs__delimiter\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/li><li><span class=\"breadcrumbs__actual-page\" aria-current=\"page\">U.S. \u2013 Germany Rail Forum 2025: Bringing Industry Leaders Together in Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n<div class=\"available-categories\"><\/div><\/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 has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong><strong>U.S. \u2013 Germany Rail Forum 2025: Bringing Industry Leaders Together in Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><sub>October 5, 2025<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-sub-headline\"><p class=\"sub-headline\">DB E.C.O. North America hosted the \u201cU.S. \u2013 Germany Rail Forum\u201d 2025 in Washington, D.C. to bring experts together for an exchange on innovation and best practices in the rail industry.<\/p><\/div>\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] - DB E.C.O. North America Inc.\" data-recipient=\"\" data-body=\"Here is an article by DB E.C.O. North America Inc. for you: [TITLE] - DB E.C.O. 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with representatives from Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, Virginia Railway Express, CSX and Amtrak. \u2014 enlarge image\"><template data-name=\"lightbox-content\"><div class=\"lightbox-image\"><div class=\"lightbox-image__image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8_VPRA-Discussion-scaled.jpg&quot;)\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Panel Discussion on &quot;Driving Results \u2013 Collaborative Strategies for Planning and Performance Management&quot; with representatives from Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, Virginia Railway Express, CSX and Amtrak.\"><\/div><div class=\"lightbox-image__caption\"><span>Panel Discussion on &#8220;Driving Results \u2013 Collaborative Strategies for Planning and Performance Management&#8221; with representatives from Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, Virginia Railway Express, CSX and Amtrak.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/template><\/button><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Panel discussion at U.S. &#8211; Germany rail Forum with VPRA<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Panel Discussion on &#8220;Driving Results \u2013 Collaborative Strategies for Planning and Performance Management&#8221; with representatives from Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, Virginia Railway Express, CSX and Amtrak.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/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\"><div class=\"glide__touch-target\" aria-hidden=\"true\">.<\/div><\/button><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\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<p>DB E.C.O. North America hosted the \u201cU.S. \u2013 Germany Rail Forum 2025\u201d at the German\u2011American Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., on September 29, 2025. The event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and technical experts to discuss how new ideas, technologies, and approaches are shaping the future of the rail industry. The forum served as a platform for cross\u2011Atlantic collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the exchange of best practices to advance the modernization of rail systems in both countries.<\/p>\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-large\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-3-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-gallery undefined--expanded\" data-delay=\"4\" data-auto-swipe=\"false\"><div class=\"gallery gallery--bullets-outside\"><div class=\"glide\"><div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><ul class=\"glide__slides\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-slide-image  glide__slide\"><figure class=\"slide-image slide-image--ratio-3-2\"><div class=\"slide-image__wrapper-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2444-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Rusty Roberts, Senior Policy Advisor at the Federal Railroad Administration\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><button class=\"enlarge-image\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"lightbox\" aria-label=\"Rusty Roberts, Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Railroad Administration \u2014 enlarge image\"><template data-name=\"lightbox-content\"><div class=\"lightbox-image\"><div class=\"lightbox-image__image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2444-scaled.jpg&quot;)\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rusty Roberts, Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Railroad Administration\"><\/div><div class=\"lightbox-image__caption\"><span>Rusty Roberts, Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Railroad Administration<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/template><\/button><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Rusty Roberts, Senior Policy Advisor at the Federal Railroad Administration<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Rusty Roberts, Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Railroad Administration<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-slide-image  glide__slide\"><figure class=\"slide-image slide-image--ratio-3-2\"><div class=\"slide-image__wrapper-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Maren Bode, Transportation Attach\u00e9 at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><button class=\"enlarge-image\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"lightbox\" aria-label=\"Maren Bode, Transportation Attach\u00e9, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Washington, D.C \u2014 enlarge image\"><template data-name=\"lightbox-content\"><div class=\"lightbox-image\"><div class=\"lightbox-image__image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7_Maren-Bode-1-scaled.jpg&quot;)\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Maren Bode, Transportation Attach\u00e9, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Washington, D.C\"><\/div><div class=\"lightbox-image__caption\"><span>Maren Bode, Transportation Attach\u00e9, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Washington, D.C<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/template><\/button><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Maren Bode, Transportation Attach\u00e9 at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Maren Bode, Transportation Attach\u00e9, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Washington, D.C<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/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\"><div class=\"glide__touch-target\" aria-hidden=\"true\">.<\/div><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" aria-label=\"Go to slide 2\" data-glide-dir=\"=1\"><div class=\"glide__touch-target\" aria-hidden=\"true\">.<\/div><\/button><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-3-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-text  wp-block-dbec-core-layout-text--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column layout-column--text\">\n<p>DB E.C.O. North America welcomed guests from the United States, and Germany and expressed its appreciation to Rusty Roberts, Senior Policy Advisor at the Federal Railroad Administration, for his welcome remarks. Special remarks were also delivered by Maren Bode, Transportation Attach\u00e9 at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, who highlighted the importance of initiatives like the U.S. \u2013 Germany Rail Forum in deepening bilateral cooperation in mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees had the opportunity to engage in discussions, delve into the latest innovations in rail transportation, and gain insights into sustainable and efficient solutions that help drive the industry forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key highlights from the event included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driving Results <strong>\u2013 Collaborative Strategies for Planning and Performance Management<\/strong><\/strong>: In a panel discussion moderated by Michael Weaver, Manager, DB E.C.O. North America, DJ Stadtler, Executive Director, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA); Dallas Richards, Deputy CEO and Chief Engineer, Virginia Railway Express (VRE); Andy Daly, Senior Director, Passenger Operations, CSX; and Joseph Barr, Senior Director, Network Development East, Amtrak, explored challenges in a shifting market environment, the strategies their agencies have adopted, and opportunities to further enhance service quality and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Innovative Approaches to Maintaining and Expanding Rail Infrastructure<\/strong><\/strong>: Expert Tobias Fischer, Senior Vice President Engineering, Technology, Infrastructure &amp; Maintenance Management, DB InfraGO from Deutsche Bahn\u2019s Infrastructure Division and Stefan Leistner, Principal, DB E.C.O. North America; former Head of Analytics &amp; Asset Management, Deutsche Bahn outlined Germany\u2019s comprehensive rail modernization strategy, including the overhaul program, advanced maintenance practices, and methods for building resilient, high\u2011performance rail networks.<\/p>\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-large\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-3-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-text  wp-block-dbec-core-layout-text--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column layout-column--text\">\n<p><strong><strong>Designing the Future of Onboard Hospitality<\/strong><\/strong>: Alexander Thies, Head of Onboard Services, DB Long\u2011Distance showcased together with Philip Schaaf, Head of Products and Logistics, DB Long\u2011Distance how strategic planning, customer insights, and operational innovation are shaping the future of onboard hospitality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-layout-column  column is-6-small is-3-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-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-image  glide__slide\"><figure class=\"slide-image slide-image--ratio-3-2\"><div class=\"slide-image__wrapper-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"slide-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483-1536x903.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483-520x306.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483-1280x752.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483-1920x1128.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Presentation of DB Long-Distance Alexander Thies and Philio Schaaf\" width=\"2008\" height=\"1180\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><button class=\"enlarge-image\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"lightbox\" aria-label=\"Presentation by Deutsche Bahn Experts on &quot;Designing the Future of Onboard Hospitality&quot; \u2014 enlarge image\"><template data-name=\"lightbox-content\"><div class=\"lightbox-image\"><div class=\"lightbox-image__image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2483.jpg&quot;)\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Presentation by Deutsche Bahn Experts on &quot;Designing the Future of Onboard Hospitality&quot;\"><\/div><div class=\"lightbox-image__caption\"><span>Presentation by Deutsche Bahn Experts on &#8220;Designing the Future of Onboard Hospitality&#8221;<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/template><\/button><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Presentation of DB Long-Distance Alexander Thies and Philio Schaaf<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Presentation by Deutsche Bahn Experts on &#8220;Designing the Future of Onboard Hospitality&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/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\"><div class=\"glide__touch-target\" aria-hidden=\"true\">.<\/div><\/button><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cU.S. \u2013 Germany Rail Forum 2025\u201d brought together industry leaders, innovators, and experts for a day of dialogue, exchange, and networking. 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