On the path to net-zero emissions, Deutsche Bahn relies on climate-friendly heating in its buildings. As part of the heating transition, it develops various concepts and measures. For example, oil heating systems at the end of their lifecycle are not simply replaced, but substituted with climate-friendly alternatives.

For representative sites, DB creates energy supply concepts and derives an overall plan on how to convert all our existing heating systems accordingly. Attractive alternatives to fossil-based systems include heat pumps and biomass systems.

Sustainable heating systems for climate-friendly warmth

At many sites, Deutsche Bahn is already reducing greenhouse gas emissions through alternative heating systems – for example at the Munich-Pasing maintenance depot, which uses geothermal energy. Alternatively, combined heat and power plants can be used if operated with climate-friendly fuels such as biogas.

In 2024, Deutsche Bahn replaced 19 old heating systems at its prioritized sites with climate-friendlier alternatives such as heat pumps or biomass heating. At the Osnabrück and Hamburg-Stellingen stations, oil and natural gas systems were replaced with heat pumps. In addition, DB has begun planning the conversion at more than 20 other locations.