{"id":6708,"date":"2025-10-07T14:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T21:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/?p=6708"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:35:25","slug":"rail-innovation-exchange-2025-exploring-pathways-to-zero-emissions-infrastructure-resilience-and-future-onboard-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/en\/news\/rail-innovation-exchange-2025-exploring-pathways-to-zero-emissions-infrastructure-resilience-and-future-onboard-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Rail Innovation Exchange 2025: Exploring Pathways to Zero Emissions, Infrastructure Resilience, and Future Onboard Services"},"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\">Rail Innovation Exchange 2025: Exploring Pathways to Zero Emissions, Infrastructure Resilience, and Future Onboard Services<\/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><strong>Rail Innovation Exchange 2025: Exploring Pathways to Zero Emissions, Infrastructure Resilience, and Future Onboard Services<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><sub>October 7, 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 \u201cRail Innovation Exchange\u201d 2025 in New York City to convene industry leaders for discussions on decarbonization, infrastructure modernization, and onboard service innovation.<\/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. North America Inc. at [LINK]\"><span class=\"social-sharing__label\">Share on<\/span><div class=\"social-sharing__links\"><a class=\"social-sharing__link social-sharing__link--linkedin\" href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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\" aria-label=\"Link Mail\"><svg class=\"social-sharing__icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-mail\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"contact-person\"><h3 class=\"contact-person__name\">Headquarters<\/h3><div class=\"contact-person__address\">32451 Golden Lantern, Suite 306<br \/>\r\nLaguna Niguel, CA 92677<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMailing Address:<br \/>\r\n901 H St., Suite 120, PMB 328<br \/>\r\nSacramento, CA 95814<\/div><a class=\"contact-person__link-communication\" href=\"mailto:info@db-eco.us\"><svg class=\"contact-person__icon-mail\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-mail\"><\/use><\/svg><span>E-Mail<\/span><\/a><a class=\"contact-person__link-communication\" href=\"tel:+1 916 562 1848\"><svg class=\"contact-person__icon-phone\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"><\/use><\/svg><span>+1 916 562 1848<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/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\/5_Stefan-Leistner.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Stefan-Leistner-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Stefan-Leistner-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Stefan-Leistner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Stefan-Leistner-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Stefan-Leistner-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Stefan-Leistner-768x576.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Presentation of Stefan Leistner at Rail Innovation Exchange 2025\" width=\"1032\" height=\"774\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) calc(((1200px - 35px * 5) * (3 \/ 6)) + (35px * (3 - 1))), (min-width: 768px) calc((((100vw - 130px) - 35px * 5) * (3 \/ 6)) + (35px * (3 - 1))), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Presentation of Stefan Leistner at Rail Innovation Exchange 2025<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Presentation by Stefan Leistner, Principal at DB E.C.O. North America on &#8220;Infrastructure Asset Management&#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<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 \u201cRail Innovation Exchange\u201d at One World Trade Center in New York City on September 30, 2025. The event convened industry leaders, innovators, and technical experts for a focused discussion on how emerging technologies, sustainability strategies, and operational advancements are influencing the evolution of rail systems across North America and Europe.&nbsp; The Exchange provided a forum for transatlantic dialogue, knowledge sharing, and the presentation of best practices aimed at accelerating modernization and decarbonization efforts in the rail sector.<\/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\/CARSTENRUE.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CARSTENRUE-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CARSTENRUE-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CARSTENRUE-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CARSTENRUE-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CARSTENRUE-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CARSTENRUE-768x576.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Opening Speach by Carsten Ruepke\" width=\"1032\" height=\"774\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Opening Speach by Carsten Ruepke<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Carsten&nbsp;R\u00fcpke,&nbsp;Deputy Consul General,&nbsp;Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in New York City&nbsp;<\/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\/5_Justin.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Justin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Justin-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Justin-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Justin-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Justin-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5_Justin-768x576.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Justin R. Vonashek, President of MTA Metro-North Railroad\" width=\"1032\" height=\"774\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Justin R. Vonashek, President of MTA Metro-North Railroad<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Justin R. Vonashek, President of MTA Metro-North Railroad<\/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 across the United States and Germany and expressed its appreciation to Justin R. Vonashek, President of MTA Metro-North Railroad, for his welcome remarks. Special remarks were also delivered by Carsten R\u00fcpke, Deputy Consul General at the German Consulate General New York, who emphasized the significance of initiatives like the \u201cRail Innovation Exchange\u201d in strengthening German\u2013American 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><strong>Are We Still on Track to Zero? Pathways to Zero\u2011Emission Rail<\/strong><\/strong>: In this session, Volker Heepen, Managing Director, SFWB \u2013 State Institute for Rail Vehicles Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg and Andreas Hoffrichter, Head of the Center for Net Zero Transformation in Rail &amp; Transit, DB E.C.O. North America examined the status of zero\u2011emission initiatives across national networks, discussed ongoing strategies in Europe and North America, and explored the technologies, policies, and partnerships guiding the transition toward cleaner operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Innovative Approaches to Maintaining and Expanding Rail Infrastructure<\/strong><\/strong>: 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_2547-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2547-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2547-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2547-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2547-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2547-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2547-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2547-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2547-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2547-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2547-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"\" 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=\"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_2547-scaled.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><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 \u201cRail Innovation Exchange\u201d brought together industry leaders, innovators, and experts for a day of discussion and networking. DB E.C.O. North America extends its appreciation to all speakers, guests of honor, and participants for contributing to a successful event and looks forward to further collaboration in the months ahead.<\/p>\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-large animated-base-cards\">\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-text-image-teaser  text-image-teaser--align-image-right\"><div class=\"text-image-teaser text-image-teaser--align-image-right text-image-teaser--fade-in-animated\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"column is-6-small is-4-medium text-image-teaser__column-image\"><div class=\"text-image-teaser__wrapper-media\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-figure\"><figure class=\"figure\"><div class=\"figure__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-1024x417.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-768x313.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-1536x626.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-2048x834.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-520x212.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-768x313.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-1280x521.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Deutsche-Bahn-AG-Axel-Hartmann_2-1920x782.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1043\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Axel Hartmann\/Deutsche Bahn AG<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"column is-6-small is-2-medium text-image-teaser__column-text\"><div class=\"text-image-teaser__container-text\"><h2 class=\"text-image-teaser__headline\">More News<\/h2><p class=\"text-image-teaser__copy\">Click here to get back to the News Overview:<\/p><a class=\"base-button base-button--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/en\/news-insights\/news\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"base-button__label\">News<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DB E.C.O. 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