{"id":6936,"date":"2024-10-17T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T20:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/?p=6936"},"modified":"2026-03-04T06:12:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:12:57","slug":"rail-innovation-exchange-2024-insights-on-commuter-rail-infrastructure-modernization-and-digital-rail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/en\/news\/rail-innovation-exchange-2024-insights-on-commuter-rail-infrastructure-modernization-and-digital-rail\/","title":{"rendered":"Rail Innovation Exchange 2024: Insights on Commuter Rail, Infrastructure Modernization, and Digital Rail"},"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 2024: Insights on Commuter Rail, Infrastructure Modernization, and Digital Rail<\/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>Rail Innovation Exchange 2024: Insights on Commuter Rail, Infrastructure Modernization, and Digital Rail<\/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>October 17, 2024<\/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 2024 at One World Trade Center in New York City on October 10, 2024, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and technical experts for discussions on commuter rail transformation, infrastructure modernization, digital rail technologies, and passenger experience 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\/EXD1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD1-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD1-768x576.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Opening Speach by Carsten Ruepke\" width=\"1048\" height=\"786\" 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;Opening Speach by Carsten Ruepke<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Special remarks by Carsten R\u00fcpke, Deputy Consul General at the German Consulate General New York.<\/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-6-medium column--expanded\"><div class=\"layout-column\">\n<p>The Exchange convened participants from across the United States and Germany for a focused dialogue on how emerging technologies, operational advancements, and new strategic approaches are shaping the evolution of rail systems in both regions. The program provided a platform for transatlantic knowledge sharing, open discussion, and best\u2011practice exchange across agencies and disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DB E.C.O. North America welcomed guests from across North America and Europe and expressed its appreciation to Carsten R\u00fcpke, Deputy Consul General at the German Consulate General New York, who emphasized the importance of U.S.\u2013German cooperation in advancing modern rail solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees engaged in interactive discussions, explored new thinking in rail transportation, and gained insights into actionable solutions that support the long\u2011term advancement of rail operations across markets.<\/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-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><strong>Key Highlights from the Event<\/strong><\/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\/EXD2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD2-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD2-768x576.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Round table with representees of Transportation at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Maryland MTA, and ONxpress moderated by DB E.C.O. North America\" width=\"1048\" height=\"786\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Round table with representees of Transportation at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Maryland MTA, and ONxpress moderated by DB E.C.O. North America<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">&#8220;Rethinking Commuter Rail for the Modern Era \u2013 A Roundtable&#8221; with representatives from the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Maryland MTA, and ONxpress.<\/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>Rethinking Commuter Rail for the Modern Era \u2013 A Roundtable<\/strong>: In this roundtable discussion, Benjamin Limmer, Chief of Public Transportation at the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Darrell Smith, Director for Statewide Planning at Maryland MTA, and Thorsten Krenz, CEO of ONxpress Toronto, shared how commuter rail agencies responded to rapid shifts in travel patterns, revenue volatility, and operational demands. They described the strategies their organizations used to adapt and highlighted opportunities to enhance service quality and performance.<br>The session was moderated by Paul Lewis, Principal at DB E.C.O. North America (Deutsche Bahn), who contributed insights from the Transportation Research Board\u2019s <em>Future of Commuter Rail in North America<\/em> study, which he leads, and reflected on key findings emerging from the research.<\/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>Because It\u2019s Worth It: Investing in Passenger Experience<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: In this teaser presentation, Dr. Svenja Leister, Senior Manager at DB E.C.O. North America (Deutsche Bahn), underscored why retaining satisfied riders and attracting new user groups is essential to the long\u2011term success of passenger rail operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She shared examples of Deutsche Bahn\u2019s passenger\u2011centric initiatives that improve the customer experience throughout the journey and demonstrated how thoughtful design and service quality contribute to strong ridership outcomes.<\/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\/EXD3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD3-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EXD3-768x576.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Svenja Leister during her presentation\" width=\"1048\" height=\"786\" 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 &quot;Because It\u2019s Worth It: Investing in Passenger Experience&quot; by  Svenja Leister, Senior Manager at DB E.C.O. North America. \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\/EXD3.jpg&quot;)\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Presentation &quot;Because It\u2019s Worth It: Investing in Passenger Experience&quot; by  Svenja Leister, Senior Manager at DB E.C.O. North America.\"><\/div><div class=\"lightbox-image__caption\"><span>Presentation &#8220;Because It\u2019s Worth It: Investing in Passenger Experience&#8221; by  Svenja Leister, Senior Manager at DB E.C.O. North America.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/template><\/button><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Svenja Leister during her presentation <\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Presentation &#8220;Because It\u2019s Worth It: Investing in Passenger Experience&#8221; by  Svenja Leister, Senior Manager at DB E.C.O. North America.<\/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>The Digital Revolution in Railroad Signaling and Maintenance<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: Dr. Volker Hentschel, Head of the Corporate Program Digital Rail Germany at Deutsche Bahn, and Stefan Leistner, Program Manager High\u2011Performance Maintenance at Deutsche Bahn, presented an overview of Germany\u2019s comprehensive rail modernization strategy.<br>They outlined the ambitious infrastructure overhaul program aimed at renewing more than 1,500 miles of track by 2030 to build a resilient, high\u2011performance rail network. The speakers explained how innovative, data\u2011driven maintenance approaches \u2014 leveraging IoT technologies and big\u2011data analytics \u2014 are being deployed to increase system availability and reduce unplanned outages. The session concluded with insights into the <em>Digital Rail Germany<\/em> initiative, illustrating how infrastructure renewal aligns with the rollout of next\u2011generation train\u2011control technologies to enhance network capacity and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Rail Innovation Exchange 2024<\/strong> brought together leaders, innovators, and experts for a day of discussion, collaboration, and insight into the future of rail. DB E.C.O. North America extends its appreciation to all speakers, honored guests, and participants for contributing to a highly successful event and looks forward to continuing this momentum 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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