EUROPE use geothermal , photovoltaic and rainwater percolation technologies which , amongst other benefits , will permit carbon-neutral operation of the passenger buildings in future .
The first two stations are already up and running : since 2014 , trains at Kerpen-Horrem in North Rhine- Westphalia depart from a green station . The second green station , in Lutherstadt Wittenberg in Saxony- Anhalt , was inaugurated in December 2016 . The projects are funded by the regional governments , from Deutsche Bahn ’ s own funds and Kerpen-Horrem station also received financial support from the European Union ’ s INTERREG-IVB programme .
In addition to these ecological aspects , the new station buildings offer passengers additional convenience such as digital reception facilities , which allow the customer to access comprehensive information and to communicate directly with service staff via a monitor .
The broad-based sustainability concept of “ StationGreen ” in Kerpen-Horrem and Lutherstadt Wittenberg points the way forward for the overall ecological design of our railway stations .
By delivering on StationGreen and such a wide range of other procurement projects in the coming months , Deutsche Bahn will continue to deliver excellence for its passengers and corporate clients .
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