Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB) was the state railway of West Germany from 1949 until 1994 and is featured in Train Sim World. It was formed after the split of the German national railway, Deutsche Reichsbahn, following the establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany).
Explanation
- Formation – DB was established on September 7, 1949, as the successor to Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG).
- Merger – In 1994, DB merged with Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR), the state railway of East Germany, to form Deutsche Bahn (DB).
- Services – DB offered a variety of services, including regional and long-distance routes.
- Headquarters – DB was headquartered in Frankfurt, West Germany.
Successor
- Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the successor to Deutsche Bundesbahn (DB). DB is Germany’s national railway company and is owned by the German government.
Deutsche Bundesbahn Headquarters
Germany, Europe
