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RDC Deutschland

RDC stands for Railroad Development Corporation. We represent the friendly choice in passenger transport, being your trusted partner for new challenges in transport & logistics, and we apply our expertise to provide tailored solutions around fleet management, infrastructure, and workshops.

At the heart of our operations are our employees, customers, and industry partners. Together and connected, we work towards an attractive rail transport offering. For RDC Germany, around 400 trained professionals and experts are dedicated to sustainable mobility for the future.

Confrontation between two people: Edward and Dennis meet in the TV format Side Switch and dive into each other's world.

TV Recommendation

RTL: Page Turn – See the World with Different Eyes

Train meets large kitchen – and two worlds exchange perspectives!

In the latest episode of the TV documentary "Seitenwechsel", our train leader Edward was able to showcase his very own world…

RDC Deutschland Group

Our portfolio

A train in the NAH.SH design travels over the Rendsburg High Bridge.

RU Schleswig-Holstein

In the business unit RU (Railway Undertaking) Schleswig-Holstein, we connect mobility on the rails with regional roots. The blue AUTOZUG Sylt, local rail passenger transport, and our freight transport offer flexible…

The BTE AutoReiseZug is ready for departure at sunset in Hamburg-Altona.

Night Trains & Fleet

In the business unit Night Trains & Fleet, we are not only operating our own night train products in international traffic, but also provide reliable mobility solutions for partners with…

Aerial view of the workshop in Niebüll with the railway infrastructure towards Dagebüll Mole.

Infrastructure & Workshops

Our business unit Infrastructure & Workshops forms a strong foundation. With our own infrastructure and modern workshop capacities, we create the basis for a safe, economical, and future-oriented railway operation…

RDC locomotive on the Levensau High Bridge

TV Tip

Help, my train has shrunk!

RTL: Change of Perspective - Seeing the World Through Different Eyes

Our train driver Philipp Klimke met a train expert from Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg as part of the RTL show Seitenwechsel. Both get a taste of each other's world.

Here is the link to the article on RTL+

Current Press Releases

Letterhead with the inscription Teuto in dialogue – back on track

"Teuto in Dialogue – back on track" on 19 February at the cultural venue Wilhalm in Harsewinkel

The city of Harsewinkel and RDC Deutschland invite you to a dialogue about the reactivation of the Teutoburger Wald Eisenbahn.

Since November 2024, the Teutoburger Wald Eisenbahn has been part of…

Black and white portrait photo of Carsten Carstensen

RDC Germany Group mourns the loss of Carsten Carstensen

It is with deep sadness that the RDC Germany Group bids farewell to its esteemed colleague Carsten Carstensen, who passed away peacefully after a long and serious illness. He lost…

Portrait photo of Kathleen Stöckel in an office

New Organisational Structure in the RDC Deutschland Group

Reorganisation of the RDC Deutschland Group along business units
Julian Rönsch is responsible for the business unit RU Schleswig-Holstein
Kathleen Stöckel leads the business unit Night Trains & Fleet
Marcus Ebert is responsible…

The RDC customer centre in Niebüll appears in the new NAH.SH look.

European timetable change brings improvements for passengers of the Norddeutsche Eisenbahn Niebüll

Wi-Fi, service shops and improved passenger communication for travellers

With the European timetable change on 14 December, the new transport contract with NAH.SH comes into effect for the Norddeutsche Eisenbahn Niebüll.…

AI visual of the night train connection Basel – Copenhagen – Malmö with sights along the route.

SBB and RDC Germany launch new night train connection from Basel to Copenhagen and Malm from April 2026

Direct overnight from Switzerland to Scandinavia
Ticket sales begin on 4 November 2025

From 15 April 2026, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) in collaboration with RDC Germany will offer a new night…

On the Night Train from Berlin to Stockholm

Even after the end of state funding in Sweden, the company will continue to offer the established connection.

While the European night train landscape is changing, the RDC Deutschland Group is…

RDC and NAH.SH management in front of a NEG train

Upgrade for local transport between Niebüll and Dagebüll

Improved passenger information, increased accessibility
Trains and service points receive new design
Infrastructure and stations will be modernised

The local transport on the West Coast, between Niebüll and Dagebüll, is being upgraded: The…

Kieler Hörn during Kiel Week with the train station in the background

Longer trains and operating hours for Kieler Woche

More trains, more frequent departures
Hourly trains in all directions from Kiel late at night on weekends

During Kieler Woche, local transport increases its capacities. As in every year, the train companies…

RDC appoints Ida Posner to COO, Nate Asplund to support newly formed Pop-Up Metro/TDI joint venture.

Railroad Development Corp. (RDC) has promoted Ida Posner to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of RDC and appointed Nate Asplund, President of Pop-Up Metro, to lead the integration of the newly…

BTE AutoReiseZug starts the new season on 22 May

Connection between Hamburg-Altona and Lörrach covering around 900 kilometres.

BTE BahnTouristikExpress GmbH will commence the seasonal operation of the BTE AutoReiseZug between Hamburg-Altona and Lörrach (Baden-Württemberg) on Thursday, 22 May. The…

Henrik Wilkening speaks at the information event "Teuto in Dialogue" at the Spexar Farmhouse

Spexarder Bauernhaus becomes a vibrant event venue focused on reactivation

Second dialogue event "Teuto in Dialogue – Back on Track" meets with great public interest
More than 60 interested citizens gathered on Tuesday evening, 13 May at the Spexarder Bauernhaus. At…

"Teuto in Dialogue – back on track" on 13 May at the Spexard Farmhouse in Gütersloh

Heimatverein Spexard and the RDC Deutschland Group invite you to the second dialogue series on the reactivation of the Teutoburg Forest Railway.

The project for the reactivation of the Teutoburg Forest…

Frank Bremser is on the road for AUTOZUG Radio on the island of Sylt.

Two years on air

AUTOZUG RADIO Sylt celebrates its second anniversary on 1 March

On 1 March 2023, the first sounds from AUTOZUG Radio Sylt were heard. Since then, station manager Frank Bremser has been…

"Teuto in Dialogue – back on track" on 10 March at the Heimathaus Verl

Heimatverein Verl and RDC Deutschland invite you to a dialogue regarding the reactivation of the Teutoburger Wald Eisenbahn.

The Teutoburger Wald Eisenbahn has been part of the RDC Deutschland group since…

RDC website on the mobile at the platform

Everything at a glance: RDC Deutschland launches new website for customers and partners.

Modern and future-oriented, the RDC Deutschland Group presents its wide range of services on its new website. The Hamburg-based company has undergone a comprehensive relaunch of its online presence. "Our…

The blue AUTOZUG Sylt is the official mobility partner of the Sylt Gastro Messe.

From 17th to 18th February, the Sylter Congress Centre will once again host the trade fair for the hotel and catering industry.

RDC Deutschland group is the mobility partner of the Sylt Gastronomy Fair the blue AUTOZUG Sylt.
On 18 February, the blue AUTOZUG Sylt will offer an additional late train.

From 17 to…

Three million euros for sustainable mobility

The extensive bridge works of Norddeutsche Eisenbahn Niebüll along the route Niebüll ↔ Tønder have been completed.
RB 66 is back in scheduled service.

After an intensive construction phase lasting around seven…

Marcus Ebert strengthens the management of the Teutoburger Wald Eisenbahn.

RDC Deutschland Group strengthens itself for the reactivation project

One month after the acquisition of Teutoburger Wald Eisenbahn GmbH and Farge-Vegesacker Eisenbahn-Gesellschaft mbH, the RDC Deutschland Group appoints Marcus Ebert as…

Eight years of the blue AUTOZUG Sylt

More service on the mainland: Since October, the RDC customer centre of Norddeutsche Eisenbahn Niebüll has been offering services and booking options for the blue AUTOZUG Sylt.

In the birthday month…

RDC Deutschland group acquires two companies from the Captrain Deutschland group.

RDC expands its portfolio: Acquisition of Teutoburger Wald Eisenbahn and Farge-Vegesacker Eisenbahn will be completed on 31 October
The RDC Deutschland Group will take over the companies Teutoburger Wald Eisenbahn GmbH…

BTE AutoReiseZug at Hamburg-Altona Station

The holiday anticipation for 2025 can begin.

From 19 September, bookings for the BahnTouristikExpress AutoReiseZug Hamburg ↔ Lörrach for the 2025 season will be possible.

From Thursday, 19 September, at 10:00, ticket bookings for the BTE AutoReiseZug from…

24 09 rdc press release day of the railway

Tag der Schiene (Rail Day) on 21 September in Niebüll

The RDC Deutschland workshop site will become a rail experience for young and old
Panel discussion on "The importance of rail for tourist traffic" with Mayor Thomas Uerschels, Dirk Flege, Managing…

NORD/LB finances electric locomotives and sleeping cars for European night train services.

Vehicle financing for RDC Asset GmbH supports sustainable long-distance travel by rail

NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank is supporting sustainable rail travel by financing three electric locomotives and 45 sleeper train carriages (sleeping,…

Norddeutsche Eisenbahn Niebüll expands its range of services and training related to maintenance.

Since the beginning of June, the Niebüll workshop team of the Norddeutsche Eisenbahn Niebüll, which is part of the RDC Deutschland group, has expanded its offerings in this area. Officially…

BTE AutoReiseZug between Hamburg-Altona and Lörrach starts the season on 16 May.

BahnTouristikExpress is making final preparations to connect holidaymakers and travellers between the north and south on a 900 km rail network starting Thursday, 16 May.

The team of around 125 at…

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