The DB Group is inextricably linked to the nearly 200-year history of the railway in Germany. This history includes a rich cultural heritage but also the former involvement of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in the crimes of National Socialism. Given its eventful past, the company bears an enduring responsibility to engage with this history and to preserve its memory.
Preserving a culture of remembrance
During the Nazi era, the Deutsche Reichsbahn was part of the industrially organized mass murder of European Jews as well as Sinti and Roma. On this issue in particular, DB seeks to assume an educational mission to ensure that this part of German history is not forgotten.
Keeping our cultural legacy alive
The railway also represents a culturally significant heritage that must be protected and preserved. This includes the many historic buildings and monuments that should be maintained, as well as the remembrance of numerous innovations and achievements in passenger and freight transport.
