{"id":7224,"date":"2026-10-13T11:51:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T18:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/?p=7224"},"modified":"2026-10-13T14:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T21:16:09","slug":"innotrans-2026-learn-see-connect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/en\/news\/innotrans-2026-learn-see-connect\/","title":{"rendered":"InnoTrans 2026: Learn. See. Connect."},"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\">InnoTrans 2026: Learn. See. Connect.<\/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><strong>InnoTrans 2026: Learn. See. Connect.<\/strong><\/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 1, 2026<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-sub-headline\"><p class=\"sub-headline\">Rail innovation is about more than technology. It is about learning from others, experiencing new ideas firsthand, and building connections that help shape the future of transportation.<\/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\/10\/UL-with-SG-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UL-with-SG-350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"Ulrich Leister with Stefan Geisperger\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" 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=\"Stefan Geisperger (left), Chairman of the Board DB E&amp;C, and Ulrich Leister (right), CEO of DB E.C.O. North America, welcoming our guests at DB headquarters in Berlin. \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\/10\/UL-with-SG-scaled.jpg&quot;)\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Stefan Geisperger (left), Chairman of the Board DB E&amp;C, and Ulrich Leister (right), CEO of DB E.C.O. North America, welcoming our guests at DB headquarters in Berlin.\"><\/div><div class=\"lightbox-image__caption\"><span>Stefan Geisperger (left), Chairman of the Board DB E&amp;C, and Ulrich Leister (right), CEO of DB E.C.O. North America, welcoming our guests at DB headquarters in Berlin.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/template><\/button><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Ulrich Leister with Stefan Geisperger<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"slide-image__caption\">Stefan Geisperger (left), Chairman of the Board DB E&amp;C, and Ulrich Leister (right), CEO of DB E.C.O. North America, welcoming our guests at DB headquarters in Berlin.<\/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>From September 20 to 25, 2026, DB E.C.O. North America welcomed rail and transit leaders from across the United States and Canada to Germany for a curated InnoTrans experience. Combining technical visits, executive exchanges, and access to the world&#8217;s largest rail industry gathering, the program provided participants with a unique opportunity to engage directly with operators, manufacturers, policymakers, and industry experts from around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-image-banner\"><figure class=\"image-banner\"><div class=\"image-banner__wrapper-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-banner__image\" src=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICE-Rummelsburg-Group-Photo-350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"Group photo ICE depot Rummelsburg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" 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;Group photo ICE depot Rummelsburg<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/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>The week began in Berlin, where delegates explored the city&#8217;s transportation network and gained firsthand insights into Deutsche Bahn&#8217;s rolling stock maintenance strategy, digital fleet management initiatives, and long-term vision for passenger rail. Participants visited the ICE Maintenance Facility Berlin-Rummelsburg, toured Berlin Central Station, and engaged in discussions on current rail developments in both Germany and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At InnoTrans 2026, delegates experienced the scale and innovation of the global rail industry firsthand. Through guided tours, presentations, and meetings with leading manufacturers and suppliers, participants explored emerging technologies, alternative propulsion systems, station innovations, and the latest developments in rolling stock and maintenance solutions.<\/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\"><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\/10\/ETCS-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-520x693.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-1280x1707.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-1920x2560.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ETCS-350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 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130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Presentation ECTS Jens Huelsermann and Merlin Becker<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/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<\/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<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\/10\/Miroslav-BT-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-520x693.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-1280x1707.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-1920x2560.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Miroslav-BT-350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" 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=\"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\/10\/Miroslav-BT-scaled.jpg&quot;)\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\"><\/div><\/div><\/template><\/button><\/div><\/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\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sidney-and-Peter-350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"DB NA Booth Team\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;DB NA Booth Team<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/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>A key focus throughout the week was learning from different perspectives. Sessions with Deutsche Bahn experts covered topics including customer experience, rail security operations, station management, infrastructure modernization, and future mobility solutions. These exchanges provided a valuable platform to discuss shared challenges, compare approaches, and identify practices that may be adapted to North American rail systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond presentations and site visits, the program emphasized relationship-building across the industry. Delegates participated in networking events, industry receptions, and roundtable discussions with public- and private-sector leaders. A highlight of the program was a meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, where representatives from the United States and Germany exchanged perspectives on innovation, collaboration, and the future of rail transportation. These conversations created opportunities to strengthen transatlantic partnerships and foster ongoing collaboration among transportation professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-image-banner\"><figure class=\"image-banner\"><div class=\"image-banner__wrapper-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-banner__image\" src=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/U.S.-Embassy-Berlin_Group-4.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/U.S.-Embassy-Berlin_Group-4-300x149.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/U.S.-Embassy-Berlin_Group-4-1024x508.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/U.S.-Embassy-Berlin_Group-4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/U.S.-Embassy-Berlin_Group-4-768x381.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/U.S.-Embassy-Berlin_Group-4-1536x761.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/U.S.-Embassy-Berlin_Group-4-520x258.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/U.S.-Embassy-Berlin_Group-4-768x381.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/U.S.-Embassy-Berlin_Group-4-1280x634.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/U.S.-Embassy-Berlin_Group-4-350x100.jpeg 350w\" alt=\"US Embassy Berlin Visit Group photo\" width=\"1600\" height=\"793\" 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;US Embassy Berlin Visit Group photo<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/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<section class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-gallery\" 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\/10\/Round-Table-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Round-Table-350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"Round Table Munich\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" 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 Munich <\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/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\/10\/MB-RT-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/MB-RT-350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><\/div><\/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\n\n\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>While InnoTrans showcased the latest technologies and innovations, the most valuable takeaway was the exchange of ideas and perspectives among industry peers. By bringing together professionals from different organizations, regions, and countries, the program highlighted how collaboration and knowledge sharing can accelerate progress across the rail sector.<\/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<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 experience continued in Munich, where participants traveled aboard Deutsche Bahn&#8217;s InterCity Express (ICE) and explored how major infrastructure investments are shaping the future of mobility. In addition to technical visits and mobility-focused discussions, delegates participated in a Transatlantic Rail Infrastructure Roundtable, bringing together infrastructure experts, transportation officials, and industry leaders from Germany and North America. The discussion explored major rail infrastructure projects, modernization strategies, funding approaches, and shared challenges facing rail systems on both sides of the Atlantic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-dbec-core-gallery\" 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\/10\/ISE-train-ride.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ISE-train-ride-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ISE-train-ride-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ISE-train-ride-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ISE-train-ride-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ISE-train-ride-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ISE-train-ride-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ISE-train-ride-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ISE-train-ride-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ISE-train-ride-350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"DB Team on IntercityExpress\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;DB Team on IntercityExpress<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/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\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Berlin-East-Station-Group--350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"Group photo Berlin East Station Roof\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" 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 Berlin East Station Roof<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/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\/10\/DB-Booth.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DB-Booth-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DB-Booth-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DB-Booth-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DB-Booth-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DB-Booth-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DB-Booth-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DB-Booth-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DB-Booth-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DB-Booth-350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"DB Booth at Innotrans\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;DB Booth at Innotrans<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/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\/10\/Outdoor-Display.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Outdoor-Display-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Outdoor-Display-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Outdoor-Display-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Outdoor-Display-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Outdoor-Display-1536x1098.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Outdoor-Display-520x372.jpg 520w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Outdoor-Display-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Outdoor-Display-1280x915.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/db-eco.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Outdoor-Display-350x100.jpg 350w\" alt=\"Outdoor Display InnoTrans\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1373\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1330px) 1200px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 130px), calc(100vw - 60px)\"\/><div class=\"label-reference\" data-image-reference=\"<p&gt;Outdoor Display InnoTrans<\/p&gt;\n\"><\/div><\/div><\/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><button class=\"glide__bullet\" aria-label=\"Go to slide 3\" data-glide-dir=\"=2\"><div class=\"glide__touch-target\" aria-hidden=\"true\">.<\/div><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" aria-label=\"Go to slide 4\" data-glide-dir=\"=3\"><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>This curated <strong>InnoTrans 2026<\/strong> experience provided participants with the opportunity to <strong>learn, see, and connect<\/strong> while gaining practical insights and building relationships that will continue to support the advancement of passenger rail and public transportation long after the event concluded.<\/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 - 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North America welcomed rail and transit leaders from across the United States and Canada to Germany for a curated InnoTrans experience. Combining technical visits, executive exchanges, and access to the world&#8217;s largest rail industry gathering, the program provided participants with a unique opportunity to engage directly with operators, manufacturers, policymakers, and industry experts from around the globe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":7232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"allow-other-domains":"0"},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7224","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>InnoTrans 2026: Learn. See. Connect. - DB E.C.O. 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