Environmental measures
- DB Long-Distance and the Federal Association of the German Air Transport Industry have taken an initial positive assessment of the joint action plan from 2021. Demand for feeder transport by rail to the Frankfurt am Main hub increased significantly in 2023. As the first intermodal partner of Star Alliance, DB Long-Distance has contributed to attracting more people to climate-friendly mobility chains.
- Since February 2023, DB Long-Distance trains have consistently been paperless: digital versions of newspapers and magazines are now being used on board instead of printed ones, saving several tons of paper.
- DB Long-Distance is also committed to sustainability with its new interior design: the use of real leather has been halved on ICE 3neo trains, as well as with the introduction of ICE L, compared to the previous approach. Furthermore, when selecting seat covers, great emphasis was placed on robust, durable materials that are easy to clean.
- The external cleaning systems in Frankfurt-Höchst and Berlin-Rummelsburg were converted for the use of neutral cleaning agents, which has significantly reduced the use of chemicals for waste water treatment.
- DB Long-Distance has been operating a new island ferry to Wangerooge since June 2023. The “Watt Sprinter I” is faster and more climate-friendly than previous liners.
- As part of a restructuring of the diesel phase-out project, the changeover to DB Long-Distance gas stations has been reprioritized within the Group, resulting in a delay in the target achievement of DB Long-Distance in relation to the complete switch to HVO.
