What db gebrauchtzug | db usedtrain does

DB Usedtrain (legal name: Deutsche Bahn AG, operated via DB Cargo AG and DB Regio AG) is an internal B2B online marketplace for used rolling stock from the Deutsche Bahn Group fleet, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, with a team of approximately 6 employees. The portal lists decommissioned and surplus locomotives (electric and diesel), passenger coaches, multiple units, freight wagons, and shunting locomotives for sale, short-term rental, or transfer to railway undertakings, freight operators, regional passenger operators, and international rail companies. It operates a registration-gated portal where only company proprietors or authorized representatives can transact, with a dual structure covering Freight Transport (Güterverkehr) under DB Cargo AG and Passenger Transport (Personenverkehr) under DB Regio AG.

The core technology is a proprietary web portal at db-usedtrain.com that functions as a digital showroom plus inquiry engine, supplemented by email/newsletter distribution (German and English), a corporate LinkedIn channel with 3,000+ followers, and event participation such as Asia Pacific Rail. The platform does not expose public APIs, SDKs, or mobile applications. Transaction flow is contact-based: buyers register, browse inventory, and request quotes via phone or email rather than transact at listed prices.

Revenue is generated through two streams: one-time sales of used rail vehicles (locomotives, coaches, multiple units, freight wagons) to third-party rail operators, and short- to long-term rental/transfer of vehicles to operators experiencing temporary shortages. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The business is supported by an integrated partner ecosystem within DB Group — DB Cargo AG (37-location European maintenance network), DB Cargo Full Load Solutions (vehicle transport by rail or truck), DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung (full maintenance services), and DB Engineering & Consulting (selection, financing, and refurbishment) — plus an expanding third-party vehicle marketing service that allows external fleet owners to use the platform to remarket their own vehicles. The portal also explores non-transactional uses such as special-event and charter vehicles (e.g., WGmz 820 party wagon marketed with Centralbahn).

Name

db gebrauchtzug | db usedtrain

Legal name

Deutsche Bahn AG (via DB Cargo AG and DB Regio AG)

Website

https://db-usedtrain.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DB Usedtrain is Deutsche Bahn's internal B2B online marketplace for selling, renting, and transferring used locomotives, passenger coaches, multiple units, and freight wagons from the DB Group fleet to railway undertakings, freight operators, and regional and international passenger operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Rail Vehicle Remarketing

NAICS

Support Activities for Rail Transportation (488210)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Dealer-to-Dealer (B2B) Vehicle Remarketing Networks (TLABAKAB)

Keywords

• Used rail vehicles
• Locomotive remarketing
• Rail vehicle leasing
• Freight wagon sales
• Passenger coach resale

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sale of used rail vehicles: One-time transaction-based sales of used locomotives, passenger coaches, multiple units, and freight wagons from Deutsche Bahn's fleet to third-party rail operators.
2. Rental and transfer of rail vehicles: Short-term and long-term rental of rail vehicles including locomotives and passenger trains to rail transport companies experiencing vehicle shortages.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

db gebrauchtzug / db usedtrain operates an online B2B portal for the purchase, rental, and remarketing of used rail vehicles — including locomotives, passenger coaches, multiple units, freight wagons, and workshop cars. The platform primarily sells vehicles from the Deutsche Bahn fleet but also markets vehicles on behalf of third-party owners via a "Wir vermarkten auch Ihr Fahrzeug" service, and offers value-added services such as vehicle dismantling, transport coordination, and technical document transfer.

Product overview

DB Used Train operates as a two-segment B2B marketplace platform for used rail vehicles. The platform is divided into Freight Transport (Güterverkehr) under DB Cargo AG and Passenger Transport (Personenverkehr) under DB Regio AG. Core offerings include direct sales of used locomotives, passenger coaches, freight wagons, and multiple units; short-term rental/transfer services; and third-party vehicle marketing. The platform provides a showroom interface for browsing available rolling stock, detailed vehicle specifications, and contact services for inquiries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Used Rail Vehicle Online Marketplace (db gebrauchtzug / db usedtrain portal) Online B2B portal listing used locomotives, passenger coaches, multiple units, freight wagons, and workshop cars available for purchase; accessible to registered business customers in German and English.
• Rail Vehicle Rental / Hire Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 LinkedIn followers milestone achieved

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DB Cargo AGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDB Cargo provides the largest maintenance network in Germany and Europe for operational maintenance and revisions of rail vehicles, with 37 locations including field offices and mobile teams.
• DB Cargo Full Load SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTransfers rail vehicles by rail or truck when transfer on own wheels is not possible, providing comprehensive logistics support for vehicle delivery.
• DB FahrzeuginstandhaltungcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFull service provider for optimal maintenance of rail vehicle fleets with the required size, experience, and modern technologies.
• DB Engineering & ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides support in vehicle selection, financing, and all the way to smooth operations and happy customers, including refurbishment services.
• CentralbahnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA customer for whom DB Usedtrain is marketing a party wagon (WGmz 820), representing a co-marketing partnership for the sale of a special event vehicle.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Angel Trains: UK-focused rolling stock company (ROSCO) that leases passenger trains to franchise operators. Comparable in the rolling stock leasing and remarketing concept, though it primarily serves the UK market and focuses on passenger rather than freight vehicles.
• Porterbrook: UK rolling stock leasing company owning and refurbishing passenger trains for the British market. Conceptually similar to DB Usedtrain in the passenger-vehicle secondary market, though operating in a different geography (UK vs continental Europe).
• Eversholt Rail: UK rolling stock leasing company with a portfolio of passenger and freight trains. Comparable in business model around leasing and remarketing rail vehicles, though geographically focused on the UK rather than continental Europe.

Direct peers

• Beacon Rail: European rolling stock owner and lessor operating freight and passenger vehicle fleets across multiple jurisdictions. Comparable because it both acquires and remarkets rail vehicles, overlapping with DB Usedtrain's B2B marketplace function in the European secondary market.
• VTG AG: Germany-headquartered rail freight wagon lessor and one of Europe's largest wagon-hiring companies. Comparable as a German-based peer active in the secondary freight-rail-vehicle market, with overlapping customer segments in freight operators across Europe.
• Railpool: European locomotive leasing pool operating one of the largest fleets of modern electric and diesel locomotives across multiple countries. Directly comparable because it operates in the same secondary-market rail vehicle space, offers both leasing and sale of used locomotives, and targets European rail operators.
• Alpha Trains: Pan-European rolling stock leasing company owning and managing locomotives, passenger trains, and freight wagons. Directly comparable as a major player in the European used/leasable rail-vehicle market, offering bundled financing and maintenance solutions similar in concept to DB Usedtrain's offering.
• Akiem: European rolling stock leasing specialist with a portfolio of locomotives and passenger trains leased to operators across the continent. Closely comparable business model to DB Usedtrain's rental/transfer stream, particularly in second-life locomotive and EMU leasing.
• Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE): European locomotive leasing company backed by Mitsui & Co., operating a large fleet of multi-system electric and diesel locomotives. Comparable in the European used-locomotive segment, particularly competing with DB Usedtrain's rental and sale offerings for international operators.

Broad incumbents

• GATX Corporation: Global railcar leasing company headquartered in North America with operations in Europe. Comparable as a broad incumbent in rail-vehicle leasing and remarketing, although its primary geography (North America) and portfolio breadth place it as a larger, adjacent player rather than a direct European competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/db-gebrauchtzug-db-usedtrain

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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