Deutsche Bundesbahn

Speed has always played a particularly important role in railroads. New, ever better technologies have been developed throughout history. Engineers have come up with many ideas to make trains faster. This short film recalls the most striking record-breaking journeys in Germany and abroad.

Zoo animals embark on a journey by train

Short film about the dangers of winter traffic on the German Federal Railways

Short film about the rail system of the Deutsche Bahn. The production of rails, switches and new railroad bridges are shown one after the other.

Two boys aged 9 and 10, Jan and Christoph, want to visit their grandma, who lives in another town. They travel by train, on their own. They buy their tickets, find the right platform and get on the right train. And they know how to behave on the train. So, as expected, the train trip to Grandma's is a safe affair and great fun for the boys.

The Deutsche Bundesbahn presents the intercity train system.

Short documentary about the new ICE. On March 19, 1985, the ICE was officially handed over to the Bundesbahn at Krupp in Essen during a rollout ceremony attended by invited guests, experts and media representatives.

Deutsche Bahn informs customers about transportation technology and the various methods of transport.