Operational service relationships
The most extensive operational service relationships arise from the use of rail infrastructure and from the procurement of energy. Charges for infrastructure use are calculated, as with external customers, based on the published pricing systems (train-path pricing system, facility pricing system and station pricing system). Energy consumption includes both traction energy (traction current, diesel fuel) and electricity for stationary facilities (e.g. switch heaters and train preheating systems).
The main intra-Group service relationships in the area of infrastructure utilization are stated in the following table:
| Intra-Group service relationships from infrastructure utilization in 2025 / € million | DB Long- Distance | DB Regional | DB Cargo | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train-path usage | –1,454 | –2,339 | –265 | – |
| Use of local infrastructure | –32 | –52 | –149 | –3 |
| Station usage | –98 | –430 | – | – |
| Energy billing | –457 | –790 | –219 | –313 |