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Network

Get an overview of DB Cargo's strong network.

Whether from north to south or from west to China: with our block train, intermodal or single wagonload services on the most important routes in Europe and Asia, you will always find the right offer:

• A strong network for our customers
• Our most important routes in Germany, Europe and as far as Asia
• Some use cases demonstrate our strengths and expertise

Rail Access

As a shipper, you depend on a dense network of transfer points from road to rail and vice versa. Even without your own rail siding, you have the opportunity to carry out multimodal transports throughout Europe.

The eService Rail Access offers a simple way to find the nearest access points to the rail network:

• Quick search based on existing data
• Additional filter options
• A clear presentation of search results on the result list and on the map

Each rail access profile offers a well-structured overview of the current and relevant data of the charging point, the existing infrastructure and contact options. The data is continuously updated and expanded.

Wagon Catalogue

DB Cargo has approximately 75,000 freight wagons of numerous designs in use. Learn here how you can optimally use such freight wagons for your transport purposes.

Whether you want to get an overview or verify detailed information and modalities – our freight wagon catalogue informs you about

• Load limits
• Dimensions
• Stowage plans
• Ordering options
• Loading periods
• Demurrage

Planner

The freight timetable gives you connection information quickly and simply. The overview of the range of single wagon system services simplifies the planning of your transport.

Use our online freight timetable and its many functions, such as:

• Display of departure, arrival and journey times
• Information on route classes
• Additional information, such as environmental balance
• Area maps and overview maps for the dispatch and receiving railway stations

NHM-Codes

To simplify logistical tasks, all types of goods are provided with their own clear NHM code. We will help you to determine the correct code. 

With NHM-Codes (NHM = „Nomenclature Harmonisée Marchandises – Harmonised Goods Directory“) every individual type of good can be clearly assigned. If you do not know the NHM code of your goods or do not have it to hand at the moment, you can find it using the NHM code overview files, which you can download below. 

You will quickly find the relevant code using the goods sector, goods group and goods type.

Conversely, the assignment of the type of goods is possible by entering the code via the Excel search function. The search function is available in German and English. 

Downloads

NHM codes differences 2023

NHM codes 2 digits

NHM codes 4 digits

NHM codes 6 digits

NHM codes 8 digits

Valid from 01.05.2023

All data without guarantee. Source and copyright: International union of railways (UIC)

DIUM

Here you can search for the most important information on 12,000 freight railway stations in 29 European countries online and have fare distances calculated between the freight railway stations.

The DIUM (Distancier international uniforme marchandises) is a directory of all European freight traffic points, published by the International Railway Union (UIC).

The “Güterbahnhöfe DIUM” eService makes all information stored in the DIUM accessible to you as a user.

• Railway station search: Displays information relating to freight railway stations and loading points
• Distance search: Calculates the distance between individual railway stations/loading points
• Marks of reference: Gives an overview of customs clearance conditions at the respective freight railway station
• DIUM profile: As a regular user, allows you to permanently save pre-settings in a profile in the selection of border crossings.

Older DIUM information: You can always find the most up-to-date DIUM information in the Internet application. Older data can be found as a PDF file on the webpages of the UIC.