# Sustainable Rail Systems The All-New Green Deutsche Bahn Will Run Exclusively on Renewable Energy By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-10-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-deutsche-bahn References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/10/german-trains-100-percent-renewables.php) & [smartplanet](http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/intelligent-energy/germanys-road-to-a-100-renewable-railway/8209) For any other country, claiming to revamp your entire [public rail system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertically-integrated-smart-transit-system) with eco-friendly technologies would be a bold-faced statement, but for Germany and [Green Deutsche Bahn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-catamaran), it's just the logical next step. Deutsche Bahn is Germany's only train operator and is responsible for maintaining, routing and building new rail cars. As it stands, 20% of the service runs on renewable energies -- for the engineers behind the system, however, that isn't nearly enough. An exciting new initiative has turned the otherwise ordinary service into the new and improved Green Deutsche Bahn! The architects behind the new plan claim they will reach 28% renewable consumption by 2014 and finally reach the carbon neutral summit in 2050. Imagine that: [travelling across continental Europe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-travel) without so much as putting a single toxin into the air. It's certainly a powerful and appealing idea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Public Transport:** Businesses can explore renewable energy-based public transport systems to reduce their carbon footprint. - **Carbon Neutrality:** Companies can aim for carbon neutrality by integrating more renewable energy sources into their operations. - **Increased Renewable Energy Usage:** Growing adoption of renewable energy technologies can create new business opportunities for innovative companies to improve sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** Transportation companies can benefit from adopting renewable energy technologies to reduce operating costs and improve sustainability. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy industries can explore new opportunities in the public transport sector for supplying eco-friendly energy solutions. - **Engineering:** Engineering firms can provide innovative solutions to help public transport systems improve energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md) - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Accessible Train Fleet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-train.md) - [Publicly Owned Train Operators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-roadmap.md) - [Train-Specific Digital Ticketing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-a-train.md) - [Delhi-Based Electric Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delhi.md) - [Recycled-Steel Bus Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station.md) - [Carbon Fiber Subway Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cetrovo-10-carbon-star-rapid-rail.md)