DB Cargo
DB Cargo AG · DBC · Germany
Europe's largest rail freight operator and the backbone of German wagonload traffic, with subsidiaries across most EU member states.
Key facts
- Line code
- DBC
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Western Europe
- Gauge
- Standard (1435 mm)
- Traction
- Electric & diesel
- Network
- ~33,400 route-km
- Wagon fleet
- ~80,000 wagons
- Terminals
- 8
- Corridors
- 6
Schedule coverage: High — daily or multiple daily services on core relations. This is an editorial coverage indicator, not a measured count of services.
Emissions profile
Across the 6 corridors this operator runs on RailScanner, the mean intensity is 11 gCO₂ per tonne-kilometre — about 82% below the road benchmark of 62 g.
Planning estimates following GLEC v3 methodology — not a regulatory-grade declaration. For compliance reporting, reference the certified consignment documentation.
Services sold
Containers, swap bodies and semi-trailers on flat wagons.
Individual wagons consolidated into mixed trains.
A whole train moving point to point without reformation.
Coal, ore, aggregates and grain in dedicated wagons.
Finished vehicles and automotive parts.
Liquid and gas cargo in tank wagons.
Terminals served
Corridors operated
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