Summary

The VDV (Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen – Association of German Transport Companies) is a German organization focused on the future of mobility and public transport. Its activities encompass a wide range of areas, including rail and bus transport, sustainable mobility initiatives, and policy advocacy.

Key areas of focus include:

* Transport Infrastructure: Promoting modernization, expansion, and the electrification of rail networks, including projects like the "Deutschland-Ticket" and exploring re-activation of railway lines.
* Sustainability: Addressing climate change through initiatives like the "Mobilittswende" (mobility transition), advocating for sustainable transport modes, and researching the role of rail in climate protection.
* Data & Research: Conducting studies and providing data on topics such as track pricing, personnel needs in rail freight, and future trends in individual vehicle traffic.
* Policy & Advocacy: Engaging with government on transport policy, presenting policy recommendations, and participating in international forums like the EU.
* Regional Operations: Representing and supporting regional transport associations ("Landesgruppen") across Germany.
* Innovation: Exploring new mobility concepts such as on-demand transport, autonomous driving, and e-mobility.

The VDV provides services to its members, including access to data, publications, and participation in industry events. It also has a strong focus on digitalization and networking.

Title

The Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) introduces itself

Description

The Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) and its over 600 member companies are committed to the mobility transition. Find out now!

Keywords

deutschland, text, transport, europa, association, companies, ticket, mobility, german, personal, newsroom, member, office, berlin, committees, railways

NS Lookup

A 87.79.4.47

Dates

Created 2026-02-15

Updated 2026-02-15

Summarized 2026-03-02