In Germany there are two companies offering long-distance trains: Deutsche Bahn (formerly state-owned company) and Connex (a new company offering some long-distance services esp. in the east).
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • The popular "Interregio-trains" have recently been abolished.

  • Connex
    • Interconnex (offers services on former Interregio routes)

  • Regional rail traffic is organized by the Federal States. They mostly order locomotives and wagons at Deutsche Bahn, sometimes at Connex or regional companies.
    • RegionalExpress (middle-distance trains offered by Deutsche Bahn)
    • RegionalBahn (short-distance trains offered by Deutsche Bahn)
    • S-Bahn (suburban rail transport offered mainly by Deutsche Bahn, sometimes by others)
    • DNR-trains (offered by Connex or others)
      • Nordwestbahn
      • Nord-Ostseebahn

Also see Transportation in Germany