Deutsche Bundesbahn

The Deutsche Bundesbahn or DB (German Federal Railway) was formed as the state railway of the newly established West Germany (FRG) on 7 September 1949 as a successor of the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG). The DB remained the state railway of West Germany until after German reunification, when it was merged with the former East German Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) to form Deutsche Bahn, which came into existence on 1 January 1994.

"German Federal Railway" redirects here. For the transport authority, see Federal Railway Authority.

Deutsche Bundesbahn
IndustryRail transport
PredecessorDeutsche Reichsbahn
Founded7 September 1949 (1949-09-07)
Defunct1 January 1994 (1994-01-01)
FateMerged with Deutsche Reichsbahn (East Germany)
SuccessorDeutsche Bahn
Headquarters
Frankfurt
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West Germany
Area served
  • West Germany (1949–1990)
  • Germany (1990–1994)
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