

Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser GmbH
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Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser (evb)
editThe Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser GmbH (evb) is a leading transportation company in the Elbe-Weser triangle in Lower Saxony. Based in Zeven and Bremervörde, the evb offers comprehensive services in the field of public local transport, freight transport, and bus services.
Key Products and Services
edit- Passenger Transport: The evb operates a regular train connection between Bremerhaven and Hamburg, which carries about one million passengers annually. Since summer 2022, the company has been the world's first to use hydrogen trains in regular passenger service[1][3].
- Freight Transport: The evb is active in the hinterland transport of seaports and serves ports such as Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven. It offers container, car, and timber trains and operates nationwide in long-distance freight transport[1].
- Bus Transport: With 37 bus lines, the evb transports about four million passengers annually in the Elbe-Weser triangle[1].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the evb is to provide sustainable and efficient transportation solutions. By using hydrogen trains, the company focuses on environmentally friendly technologies and promotes the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edit- Hydrogen Trains: The evb is a pioneer in the use of hydrogen trains in public local transport, representing a significant step towards reducing environmental impacts[1][3].
- Future Freight Transport: The company is discussing the future of freight transport with hydrogen at InnoTrans 2024 to develop resource-saving solutions[3].
The evb is divided into six business areas and actively engages in the regional logistics conference to promote innovative solutions for rail freight transport[1][3].
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eisenbahnen_und_Verkehrsbetriebe_Elbe-Weser
- 2 - https://www.evb-elbe-weser.de/datenschutzerklaerung/
- 3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eisenbahnen_und_Verkehrsbetriebe_Elbe-Weser
- 4 - https://www.evb-elbe-weser.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/evb-NBS-BT-2024_Homepage.pdf
- 5 - https://www.bayernhafen.de/firmenverzeichnis/evb-eisenbahnen-und-verkehrsbetriebe-elbe-weser-gmbh-mittelweserbahn-gmbh/