What is DB doing to make its trains quieter?
DB is putting more and more effort into producing quieter trains and tracks. We intend to halve track noise by the year 2020. To achieve this, we are now using particularly quiet brakes on our new freight wagons and putting a lot of effort into fitting existing rolling stock with so-called “composite brake blocks”, which ensure that the wheels remain smooth. Combined with regular grinding of the rails, this will halve rail noise.
