SUPPLY CHAIN connections between cities and regions . DB is also the second largest freight transport and logistics provider worldwide . We have locations in 130 countries , where we operate 5,000 freight trains a day , transporting nearly a million tonnes through Germany and Europe . DB ’ s subsidiary company DB Arriva is active throughout Europe with buses and passenger trains . DB operates the largest rail network in the heart of Europe . Nearly 5,700 stations in Germany serve as gateways for our customers to our rail network of over 33,400 kilometres .

However the company ’ s performance suffered considerably in the recent months , and customers ’ expectations have not been fulfilled . The company has been put under increasing pressure on the markets , with economic consequences . DB is currently facing

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