How to Apply to Deutsche Bahn

12 min read Last updated April 20, 2026 20 open positions
Blake Crosley
Blake Crosley Researched using publicly available information, hiring data, and ATS analysis.

Key Takeaways

  • Deutsche Bahn AG is Germany's largest employer with roughly 336,000 staff globally; it is fully owned by the Federal Republic of Germany and led by Evelyn Palla as CEO since October 1, 2025 — the first woman to chair the DB Management Board.
  • Applications go through Avature ATS at jobs.deutschebahngroup.careers (portal ID 1008), reached via the 'Jetzt bewerben' button on db.jobs job postings.
  • German-language Lebenslauf and B2+ German proficiency are required for almost all roles. The application is a four-step Avature flow: Persönliche Daten, Dokumente, Unsere Fragen, and submission.
  • Major entry pathways are Ausbildung (vocational, ~5,000+ apprentices hired per year across 50+ trades), Duales Studium (with HSBA Hamburg, DHBW, and other partners), Direkteinstieg (direct hire), Quereinstieg (career changer, heavily used for Lokführer:in), Werkstudent:in, and Praktikum.
  • Safety-relevant roles require psychometric testing (cut-e, Eligo, Korn Ferry Talent Q) plus a medical and psychological Eignungsuntersuchung governed by the Triebfahrzeugführerschein-Verordnung.
  • Compensation is collectively bargained under EVG and GDL Tarifverträge; pay is transparent and standardized across business units. Lokführer:in apprentices earn €1,324–€1,531 per month; dual-study students earn €1,406–€1,538 plus a €4,000 study bonus (rates effective July 1, 2026).
  • DB Schenker was sold to DSV for €14.3 billion on April 30, 2025 — sale proceeds are retiring debt. Today's DB is intentionally refocused on rail (Fernverkehr, Regio, Cargo) and infrastructure (DB InfraGO).
  • Be honest about the operational context: only ~60% of ICE trains were on time in 2025, the group reported a €2.3 billion loss for the year, and a €107 billion federal infrastructure investment program is underway through 2029 with the General Sanierung running through 2036. Demand for engineering, project management, and skilled trades is exceptionally high.

About Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) is Germany's national rail operator and one of the largest mobility and logistics employers in the world. Headquartered at the Bahn-Tower on Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, the federally-owned group employs roughly 336,000 people globally as of late 2025 — making it the largest employer in Germany — and reported approximately €56 billion in annual revenue before the divestiture of DB Schenker. DB is wholly owned by the Federal Republic of Germany and operates under public-service-oriented governance, with the Verkehrsministerium (Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport) and the Finance Ministry exercising shareholder rights. The group is structured around several major business units: DB Fernverkehr (long-distance high-speed rail, including the iconic ICE fleet), DB Regio (regional and S-Bahn passenger services in 16 metropolitan areas, from Berlin to Munich to Hamburg), DB Cargo (Europe's largest rail freight operator), DB InfraGO AG (a unified infrastructure subsidiary created in 2024 that merged DB Netz and DB Station&Service to manage tracks, bridges, signalling, and stations), and DB Energie (traction power supply for the rail network). DB Schenker — the global freight forwarding and contract logistics business — was sold to Danish logistics group DSV for an enterprise value of approximately €14.3 billion. The transaction closed on April 30, 2025, and represented the largest divestiture in DB's history. Proceeds are being used to reduce DB's substantial debt load and refocus the group on its core rail mission. As of October 1, 2025, the company is led by Evelyn Palla, the first woman to chair the Management Board of Deutsche Bahn. Born in South Tyrol in 1973, Palla previously served as DB Board Member for Regional Transport (DB Regio) and earlier as CFO of DB Fernverkehr; she replaced Dr. Richard Lutz, whose contract was ended by mutual agreement amid mounting infrastructure and punctuality pressure. Candidates evaluating DB in 2026 should understand the operational context honestly: only about 60% of ICE long-distance trains arrived on time in 2025, the group reported a net loss of approximately €2.3 billion for the year, and over half of DB's railway bridges have been classified in poor condition. In response, the Federal government and DB are deploying an unprecedented €107 billion infrastructure investment program through 2029, with a network modernization corridor program (the so-called General Sanierung) running through 2036. For job seekers, this combination of crisis, capital, and political attention creates exceptional demand across engineering, project management, train operations, IT/digitalization, and skilled trades — but it also means the working environment is high-pressure, politically scrutinized, and undergoing structural change.

Application Process

  1. 1
    Search openings at db

    Search openings at db.jobs (the public-facing job board redirected from career.deutschebahn.com and karriere.deutschebahn.com). As of April 2026 there are roughly 20+ open roles across DB InfraGO, DB Regio, DB Fernverkehr, DB Cargo, DB Engineering & Consulting, DB Services, DB Fahrwegdienste, and other subsidiaries. Use the Standortsuche (location search) to filter by city or commute distance, and the Berufstest (25-question career test) if you are unsure which DB pathway fits your profile.

  2. 2
    Choose the right entry track for your situation

    Choose the right entry track for your situation. DB groups roles into several distinct pipelines: Ausbildung (vocational apprenticeship, typically 2–3.5 years, for school leavers around 16–20), Duales Studium (dual study program combining a bachelor's degree with paid in-company practice), Direkteinstieg (direct hire after university or for experienced professionals), Quereinstieg (career-changer track, used heavily for Lokführer:in train driver and Fahrdienstleiter:in dispatcher roles), Werkstudent:in (working-student positions for current university students), and Praktikum (internships).

  3. 3
    Click 'Jetzt bewerben' on the job posting

    Click 'Jetzt bewerben' on the job posting. This redirects from db.jobs to jobs.deutschebahngroup.careers, the Avature-powered DB Group careers portal (portal ID 1008, NEW External Careers Global). You will be prompted either to create a new candidate profile or to log in with an existing one — note that even a saved Stellenalarm (job alert) creates a profile, so check before registering twice.

  4. 4
    Complete the four-step Avature application flow: Persönliche Daten (personal dat

    Complete the four-step Avature application flow: Persönliche Daten (personal data), Deine Dokumente (documents — typically a Lebenslauf, optional Anschreiben, school/university certificates, and any relevant Arbeitszeugnisse work references), Unsere Fragen (job-specific questions, often including availability date, salary expectations, and willingness to do shift work or relocate), and final submission. The portal supports German and a limited subset of English roles.

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    For Ausbildung and Duales Studium roles, expect an online psychometric Einstellu

    For Ausbildung and Duales Studium roles, expect an online psychometric Einstellungstest within days of application. DB uses a mix of cut-e (Aon), Eligo, and Korn Ferry Talent Q test batteries covering numeracy, German language comprehension, logical reasoning, and concentration/attention — the latter is critical for safety-relevant roles like Lokführer:in and Fahrdienstleiter:in.

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    For safety-relevant positions (train driver, dispatcher, signaller, track worker

    For safety-relevant positions (train driver, dispatcher, signaller, track worker), pass the medical and psychological Eignungsuntersuchung at a DB health service center. This is non-negotiable and federally regulated under the Triebfahrzeugführerschein-Verordnung (TfV) for driver roles. Color vision, hearing, reaction time, and stress tolerance are tested.

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    Attend the Vorstellungsgespräch (structured interview)

    Attend the Vorstellungsgespräch (structured interview). For early-career roles this is often a single one-hour session with HR plus a hiring manager; for Direkteinstieg and management-track roles, expect a multi-round process including a competency-based interview, sometimes a fachliches Gespräch (technical conversation), and occasionally a group Assessment Center with case studies, role-plays, and presentations. Total time-to-decision averages 26 days per Glassdoor data, but 6–8 weeks is realistic for most professional roles and up to 3 months for senior or policy-adjacent positions.

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    Receive the Vertragsangebot (offer)

    Receive the Vertragsangebot (offer). DB compensation is governed by collective bargaining agreements (Tarifverträge) negotiated with EVG (Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft) and GDL (Gewerkschaft Deutscher Lokomotivführer); pay bands are largely transparent and standardized. Sign and return the contract; onboarding includes mandatory safety training (Sicherheitsunterweisung) and, for many roles, a Probezeit (probation period) of six months.

Resume Tips for Deutsche Bahn

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Submit a German-format Lebenslauf (CV), not an American-style resume

Submit a German-format Lebenslauf (CV), not an American-style resume. The expected structure is reverse-chronological with clear sections for Persönliche Daten, Berufserfahrung, Ausbildung, Weiterbildungen, Sprachkenntnisse, IT-Kenntnisse, and Interessen. A professional headshot (Bewerbungsfoto) at the top is still customary in Germany, though no longer legally required and increasingly omitted at younger DB business units.

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Write the Lebenslauf in German unless the job posting is explicitly in English (

Write the Lebenslauf in German unless the job posting is explicitly in English (rare — only certain DB E.C.O. Group, DB Engineering & Consulting international project, or corporate roles in Berlin advertise bilingually). German-language proficiency at B2 or higher is required for almost all customer-facing and operational roles; C1 is expected for management. State your level explicitly using the CEFR scale (A1–C2).

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Quantify operational and project impact in the language DB uses internally: kilo

Quantify operational and project impact in the language DB uses internally: kilometers of track maintained, number of switches modernized, bridges renewed, ICE trainsets serviced, passenger journeys handled, freight tonnage moved, EU-funded project budgets managed, or punctuality KPIs improved. Vague claims like 'improved efficiency' do not survive an Avature keyword screen.

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Mirror the Stellenausschreibung (job posting) exactly

Mirror the Stellenausschreibung (job posting) exactly. Avature ATS supports keyword filtering on Pflichtqualifikationen (required qualifications). If the posting lists EBA (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt) certifications, RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) experience, HOAI service phases, VOB tendering, BIM Level 2, ESTW signalling, ETCS, or specific software like SAP, iTWO, RIB, or AutoCAD Civil 3D — use those exact terms verbatim in your CV.

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For Ausbildung applications, lead with your school grades (Abschlusszeugnis)

For Ausbildung applications, lead with your school grades (Abschlusszeugnis). Lokführer:in apprenticeships expect at least a Hauptschulabschluss with strong marks in Mathematik, Deutsch, and Physik; engineering Ausbildung tracks generally require Realschulabschluss or Abitur. Volunteer work, Praktika, and Schülerjobs that demonstrate Verantwortungsbewusstsein (sense of responsibility) and Belastbarkeit (resilience) carry real weight.

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Include an Anschreiben (cover letter) of one page

Include an Anschreiben (cover letter) of one page. The German cover letter is more formal than its US counterpart: address it to the named recruiter from the posting, open with a Bezugnahme (reference line) to the specific job ID, motivate why DB and why this role specifically, and sign off with 'Mit freundlichen Grüßen' followed by your full name. Generic cover letters are filtered out quickly.

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Format as a single PDF under 5 MB

Format as a single PDF under 5 MB. Avature accepts .pdf, .doc, and .docx but PDF preserves formatting across the recruiter's screen. Name the file in the convention 'Bewerbung_NACHNAME_VORNAME_JOBID.pdf' — DB recruiters handle thousands of applications and a self-identifying filename is a small courtesy that gets noticed.

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Do not photoshop or fabricate — DB cross-references school and university record

Do not photoshop or fabricate — DB cross-references school and university records during onboarding for Ausbildung and Duales Studium hires, and Arbeitszeugnisse references are routinely checked for Direkteinstieg professional roles. The German Arbeitszeugnis system contains coded language (Zeugniscode) that recruiters read carefully, so a missing reference or a downgraded phrase like 'stets zur Zufriedenheit' (instead of 'stets zur vollsten Zufriedenheit') will be noted.

ATS System: Avature (DB Group careers portal, portal ID 1008)

Deutsche Bahn Group runs its application intake on Avature, an enterprise candidate relationship management and ATS platform widely deployed by European DAX-listed and government-owned employers. The candidate-facing portal lives at jobs.deutschebahngroup.careers and is reached by clicking 'Jetzt bewerben' on any db.jobs posting. Page metadata identifies the deployment as 'NEW - External Careers (Global)', portal ID 1008, served from Avature's standard architecture (jQuery 3.7.1, custom Avature pjQuery framework, version 10.71.108-stable as of April 2026). Avature handles candidate profile management, multi-step application forms (Persönliche Daten, Dokumente, Unsere Fragen, Submission), automated email confirmations, recruiter screening workflows, and integration with DB's downstream HR systems. The portal supports both German and English UI, but the vast majority of postings are German-only. Avature is reasonably forgiving on PDF parsing, but it does enforce keyword and structured-question matching, and recruiters use Avature's filter views to narrow longlists rapidly.

  • Apply through the official 'Jetzt bewerben' link on the db.jobs job posting — third-party aggregators (StepStone, Indeed, StudySmarter, ausbildung.de) generally redirect back to the same Avature flow, but applying directly avoids tracking-parameter mismatches and ensures the correct jobId is attached.
  • Use the exact German role title and required qualifications from the Stellenausschreibung as keywords in your Lebenslauf. Avature's recruiter views surface candidates whose CV text matches the structured job requirements; for example, a Fahrdienstleiter:in role posting will be filtered against terms like 'Zugverkehrssteuerer', 'ESTW', 'Spurplan', and 'Stellwerk'.
  • Answer every 'Unsere Fragen' question fully and truthfully — these often include legally significant items (work permit status, willingness to do Schichtdienst/shift work, willingness to relocate, earliest start date, salary expectation). Vague or skipped answers reduce your shortlist score.
  • Save your candidate profile after the first application. Avature lets you reuse your Lebenslauf and personal data for subsequent DB applications across all subsidiaries (DB InfraGO, DB Regio, DB Cargo, DB Services, DB Fahrwegdienste, DB Engineering & Consulting), which is valuable given that DB advertises thousands of roles per year.
  • Upload documents as searchable PDFs (text, not scanned images). A flattened image PDF will pass file upload but will not be parsed for keywords, weakening your match score.
  • Check the Bewerbungsstatus page on db.jobs to track progress — DB publishes a public status guide because recruiter response times vary widely between business units. If you have not heard back in three weeks for a non-Ausbildung role, a polite follow-up email to the named recruiter is acceptable.

Interview Culture

Deutsche Bahn interviews are formal, structured, and process-driven in a way that reflects both German workplace culture and the company's quasi-public-service heritage.

Expect punctuality to be treated as a hard signal — arriving five minutes early is the norm and arriving late, even by two minutes, is a serious mark against you. Address interviewers by Herr/Frau plus surname unless invited to use first names, which happens later if at all. Dress is business-formal for management and corporate roles (suit and tie, blazer with blouse), business-casual for most operational and engineering roles, and clean work attire for trade-track interviews. The interview structure depends heavily on the role. For Ausbildung and Duales Studium candidates, the process typically begins with an online Einstellungstest (cut-e/Aon, Eligo, or Korn Ferry Talent Q batteries) covering numeracy, German comprehension, logical reasoning, and — critically for safety roles — concentration and reaction time. Candidates who pass the test are invited to an in-person Auswahltag (selection day) at a DB Schulungszentrum, which combines a structured interview, a short presentation or group exercise, and (for safety-relevant roles) a tour of a Stellwerk or workshop. For Direkteinstieg professional roles, the standard pattern is a 45–60 minute first-round interview with HR plus the hiring manager, followed by a second-round technical or fachliches interview with the team. Senior roles and management-track positions add a third round and frequently a half-day Assessment Center with case studies, role-plays, presentations, and group exercises. Questions are heavily competency-based — expect to be asked for concrete examples (the German equivalent of behavioral STAR questions): 'Erzählen Sie mir von einer Situation, in der Sie unter Zeitdruck eine wichtige Entscheidung treffen mussten.' Technical questions are common and serious; for engineering roles, you should be ready to discuss specific projects, methods, standards (DIN, EN, EBO, ESBO), and tools you have used. Salary expectations are asked directly and you are expected to name a number — research the relevant Tarifvertrag (EVG or GDL) pay band before the interview, as DB compensation is largely standardized and lowballing or asking for a number outside the band signals poor preparation. The cultural register is direct, sachlich (factual), and politely impersonal; American-style enthusiasm or storytelling is unusual and can read as unserious. Glassdoor candidates rate the DB interview experience at roughly 65–66% positive with a 2.7 out of 5 difficulty score, and 80% report the assessment was fair. The average time-to-hire is reported as 27 days, but realistic expectations are 6–8 weeks for most professional positions and up to 12 weeks for senior or policy-adjacent roles.

What Deutsche Bahn Looks For

  • German language fluency at B2 or higher for nearly all roles, C1 for customer-facing and management positions. Even most 'IT' and 'engineering' roles at DB require working German because internal documentation, safety regulations (EBO), and team communication are German-only.
  • Verantwortungsbewusstsein (sense of responsibility) and Belastbarkeit (resilience under pressure). DB operates safety-critical infrastructure that moves billions of passengers per year; recruiters screen relentlessly for evidence that candidates take responsibility seriously and stay calm under stress.
  • Willingness to do Schichtdienst (shift work) including nights, weekends, and Feiertage (public holidays). Train operations and infrastructure maintenance run 24/7 and shift work is unavoidable for most operational roles. Stating willingness early (in the Avature questionnaire and in the cover letter) is essential.
  • Mobility within Germany. Many roles span multiple Standorte (locations) — particularly DB InfraGO infrastructure roles that cover regional Bezirke. The application form often asks explicitly about geographic flexibility.
  • Domain-relevant certifications and qualifications: TfV-compliant Triebfahrzeugführerschein for drivers, Sachkundenachweise for skilled trades, Meister or Techniker qualifications for trade leadership roles, university degree (FH or Universität) for engineering Direkteinstieg, MBA or strong management track record for senior leadership.
  • For engineering and infrastructure roles: hands-on experience with German rail-specific standards (EBO, EBV, ESBO), tendering frameworks (HOAI, VOB), and tools (BIM, AutoCAD Civil 3D, iTWO, SAP). Experience on Großprojekte (mega-projects) like Stuttgart 21, Neubaustrecken, or the General Sanierung corridor renewal is strongly differentiating.
  • For corporate, IT, and digitalization roles: agile delivery experience, SAP S/4HANA familiarity, cloud platforms (Azure is dominant inside DB), and data engineering skills. DB Systel (the IT subsidiary) is a major employer for software engineers and increasingly hires in English-friendly squads.
  • For Ausbildung candidates: school grades in Mathematik, Deutsch, and Physik, demonstrated reliability through part-time work or volunteering, and a clear, specific motivation for the chosen profession. Generic 'I want to work for a stable employer' answers do not pass the Auswahltag.
  • Cultural alignment with DB's stated Werte (values): Familie und Beruf (work-life balance), Soziales (social commitment), Inklusion (inclusion of people with disabilities — DB is a recognized inklusionsfreundlicher Arbeitgeber), Vielfalt (diversity), Nachhaltigkeit (sustainability — DB Energie now sources over 70% of traction power from renewables), and Mehr Frauen (gender diversity — Palla's appointment as the first woman CEO is a meaningful signal here).

Frequently Asked Questions

What ATS does Deutsche Bahn use?
Deutsche Bahn Group uses Avature (portal ID 1008, the 'NEW External Careers Global' deployment) for application intake. Postings are advertised on db.jobs and the 'Jetzt bewerben' button redirects to jobs.deutschebahngroup.careers, where you complete a four-step application: personal data, documents, job-specific questions, and submission. Avature is keyword-aware, so mirror the exact German terminology from the Stellenausschreibung in your Lebenslauf.
Do I need to speak German to work at Deutsche Bahn?
For nearly all roles, yes. B2 German is the practical floor for any operational, customer-facing, or team-based position; C1 is expected for management. A small number of corporate, IT (especially DB Systel), and international project roles at DB Engineering & Consulting are advertised in English, but they are the exception. Internal documentation, safety regulations (EBO), and team communication are German-first.
How long does the Deutsche Bahn application process take?
Glassdoor reports an average of about 27 days from application to decision, but realistic timelines are 6–8 weeks for most professional Direkteinstieg roles and up to 12 weeks for senior or policy-adjacent positions. Ausbildung and Duales Studium decisions for the September start typically conclude by spring (March–May) of the same year; popular cohorts fill early, so apply 9–12 months in advance.
What is the difference between Ausbildung and Duales Studium at DB?
Ausbildung is a 2–3.5 year vocational apprenticeship that combines paid practical work at DB with classroom training at a Berufsschule, leading to a federally-recognized professional qualification (e.g., Eisenbahner:in im Betriebsdienst, Mechatroniker:in, kaufmännische Berufe). Duales Studium is a 3–4 year program that combines a paid bachelor's degree at a partner university (HSBA Hamburg, DHBW Mannheim, DHBW Ravensburg, and others) with structured in-company practice phases. Ausbildung is the dominant entry path for school leavers; Duales Studium suits Abiturient:innen who want both an academic credential and DB employment.
What does Quereinstieg mean and how do I apply for the Lokführer:in Quereinstieg?
Quereinstieg is a structured career-changer track for adults from unrelated backgrounds. DB runs major Quereinstieg pipelines for Lokführer:in (train driver, ~12 months of paid retraining including the Triebfahrzeugführerschein) and Fahrdienstleiter:in (dispatcher/signaller, also ~12 months). You apply through the same Avature flow, must pass the medical and psychological Eignungsuntersuchung, and need at minimum a completed Berufsausbildung in any field, B2 German, and willingness to do Schichtdienst. These are some of the highest-volume roles DB hires for in 2026.
What does the Avature application form ask?
The form has four steps: Persönliche Daten (name, contact, work permit status, earliest start date, sometimes salary expectation), Deine Dokumente (Lebenslauf, optional Anschreiben, school/university certificates, Arbeitszeugnisse), Unsere Fragen (job-specific questions including willingness to do shift work, willingness to relocate, motivation), and final submission. Save your candidate profile to reuse data across multiple DB applications.
Do I need a Bewerbungsfoto on my Lebenslauf?
It is no longer legally required and DB does not insist on it. A professional headshot is still customary in older German Lebenslauf conventions, particularly for traditional operational roles, but younger DB business units (DB Systel, digitalization roles, corporate) increasingly hire without one. If you include a photo, use a professional studio shot, not a holiday snapshot — and never use a webcam selfie.
What kind of psychometric tests does DB use?
DB uses a mix of cut-e (Aon), Eligo, and Korn Ferry Talent Q test batteries. Content typically includes numerical reasoning, German verbal comprehension, logical/abstract reasoning, and — critically for safety-relevant roles like Lokführer:in, Fahrdienstleiter:in, and signal technicians — concentration and reaction-time tests. You can practice on Practice4Me, eHEROES, and the official DB Rail Academy preparation materials.
What is the Eignungsuntersuchung and is it really required?
Yes, for any betriebsdienstliche (safety-relevant operational) role, the Eignungsuntersuchung is federally mandated under the Triebfahrzeugführerschein-Verordnung (TfV) for drivers and under the Eisenbahn-Betriebsleiterverordnung for similar safety positions. It includes a medical examination (vision including color vision, hearing, cardiovascular) and a psychological assessment (concentration, reaction time, stress tolerance). It is conducted at a DB-approved Bahnärztlicher Dienst location and cannot be skipped or substituted with a private health certificate.
How is salary determined at Deutsche Bahn?
DB compensation is governed by collective bargaining agreements (Tarifverträge) negotiated with EVG (Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft) covering most of the workforce, and GDL (Gewerkschaft Deutscher Lokomotivführer) covering many train drivers. Pay bands are largely transparent, standardized, and tied to role, experience level, and location surcharges (Ballungsraumzulage). For management roles outside the Tarif, AT-Verträge (außertarifliche, individually negotiated contracts) apply. Researching the relevant Tarifvertrag before your interview is highly recommended.
Is now a good time to join Deutsche Bahn given the infrastructure crisis?
Honestly, it depends on the role. The operational pressure is real — only about 60% of ICE long-distance trains were punctual in 2025, the group reported a €2.3 billion net loss for the year, and the federal government is exerting heavy political pressure on the new Palla leadership team. But the same crisis is driving an unprecedented €107 billion infrastructure investment program through 2029 and a General Sanierung corridor renewal program through 2036, creating exceptional demand for civil engineers, project managers, signalling specialists, IT/digitalization staff, and skilled trades. If you want stability, a strong Tarifvertrag, and meaningful public-mission work, it is a good time. If you want a low-stress, low-scrutiny employer, this is not it.
Did DB Schenker getting sold to DSV affect job opportunities?
Yes — and you should understand which company you are applying to. DB Schenker (global freight forwarding and contract logistics, ~76,000 employees) was sold to Danish logistics group DSV for €14.3 billion in a transaction that closed on April 30, 2025. Schenker employees now work for DSV, not for Deutsche Bahn AG. Postings on db.jobs and jobs.deutschebahngroup.careers are for the remaining DB Group: DB Fernverkehr, DB Regio, DB Cargo, DB InfraGO, DB Energie, DB Systel, DB Engineering & Consulting, DB Services, and corporate. If you want to work for the former Schenker logistics business, apply through DSV's careers site instead.

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