{"id":6878,"date":"2025-12-20T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/?p=6878"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:50:24","slug":"db-e-c-o-north-america-leadership-strategy-sessions-in-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/en\/news\/db-e-c-o-north-america-leadership-strategy-sessions-in-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"DB E.C.O. North America Leadership Strategy Sessions in Berlin"},"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\">DB E.C.O. North America Leadership Strategy Sessions in Berlin<\/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><strong>DB E.C.O. North America Leadership Strategy Sessions in Berlin<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><sub>December 20, 2025<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-sub-headline\"><p class=\"sub-headline\">The DB E.C.O. North America leadership team gathered in Berlin from December 16\u201318, 2025 for focused strategy sessions and a series of knowledge exchange meetings with Deutsche Bahn.<\/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\/LM2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM2-520x694.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM2-768x1024.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Strategy Meeting Berlin\" width=\"980\" height=\"1307\" 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)\"\/><button class=\"enlarge-image\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"lightbox\" aria-label=\"Ulrich Leister, CEO of DB E.C.O. North America, kicked off the strategy meeting, bringing together transatlantic leadership to drive the next chapter of rail excellence. \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\/LM2.jpg&quot;)\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Ulrich Leister, CEO of DB E.C.O. North America, kicked off the strategy meeting, bringing together transatlantic leadership to drive the next chapter of rail excellence.\"><\/div><div class=\"lightbox-image__caption\"><span>Ulrich Leister, CEO of DB E.C.O. North America, kicked off the strategy meeting, bringing together transatlantic leadership to drive the next chapter of rail excellence.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/template><\/button><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Strategy Meeting Berlin <\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Ulrich Leister, CEO of DB E.C.O. North America, kicked off the strategy meeting, bringing together transatlantic leadership to drive the next chapter of rail excellence.<\/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>The multi\u2011day program provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration, align on strategic priorities for 2026, and deepen understanding of key operational and infrastructure initiatives across the DB Group.<\/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 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\/LM1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM1-520x694.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Chairman DB ECO Stefan Geisperger and Board Director Dr. Ulla KOpp\" width=\"980\" height=\"1307\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Chairman DB ECO Stefan Geisperger and Board Director Dr. Ulla Kopp<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Board members Dr. Ulla Kopp (L) and Stefan Geisperger (R) convening for a strategic review session.<\/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\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>The meetings began in Berlin, where teams discussed strategic priorities and explored opportunities for deeper transatlantic cooperation. Throughout the visit, participants engaged with DB experts across multiple business units and visited operational sites to gain firsthand insight into the systems and innovations shaping Germany\u2019s rail network. The team also experienced Berlin\u2019s December markets and used the opportunity to travel on InterCity Express (ICE) and regional services to familiarize themselves with customer experience, service performance, and station environments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Key highlights from the event included:<\/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 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\/LM4.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM4-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM4-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Group photo Leaders at plant DB Krefeld\" width=\"1048\" height=\"699\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Group photo Leaders at plant DB Krefeld<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Visit of DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung (FZI) Maintenance Depot\u200b<\/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\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><strong><strong>Visit of Deutsche Bahn\u2019s Engineering and Testing Center<\/strong><\/strong>: The leadership team visited DB Systemtechnik, Deutsche Bahn\u2019s engineering and testing center, to learn about its work in rolling stock engineering, approval processes, and technical innovation. The visit provided insights into testing capabilities, research activities, and DB\u2019s approach to ensuring safety, reliability, and technical excellence across the fleet.<\/p>\n<\/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-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><strong>Visit to Train Maintenance Depot<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: The delegation toured a DB train maintenance depot to learn more about maintenance planning, facility operations, and best practices for ensuring high fleet availability and reliability.<\/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\/LM5.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM5-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM5-1024x832.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM5-768x624.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM5-520x423.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LM5-768x624.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Group photo Leaders Team while visiting DB Systemtechnik\" width=\"1240\" height=\"1008\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Group photo Leaders Team while visiting DB Systemtechnik<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Guided Tour DB Systemtechnik in Minden<\/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><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Overview of Station Projects<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: DB colleagues provided an overview of major station modernization projects, highlighting design concepts, operational planning, and approaches to improving passenger flow and customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Experiencing DB Services Firsthand<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: The group tested the network themselves by traveling on ICE and regional rail services, offering direct insights into service quality, operations, infrastructure, and the passenger journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leadership visit to Berlin offered a valuable platform to strengthen strategic alignment, share expertise, and deepen collaboration across the DB Group. DB E.C.O. North America extends its thanks to all DB colleagues for their time, support, and continued partnership.<\/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>The DB E.C.O. 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