DB Cargo to Cut 2,300 Jobs in Major Restructuring

The restructuring plan, agreed upon with labor unions, aims to create new business units while avoiding forced layoffs.

DB Cargo, Deutsche Bahn's freight division, will undergo a significant restructuring to address ongoing financial losses.
The plan includes the elimination of 2,300 positions, with no compulsory redundancies, focusing instead on voluntary departures.
New business units will be established in sectors such as steel, automotive, chemicals, and consumer goods to better meet customer needs.
The controversial plan to outsource combined transport operations has been abandoned, keeping it within DB Cargo's structure.
An ongoing EU investigation may require DB Cargo to operate without financial support from its parent company, Deutsche Bahn.