Landesbahnen
Landesbahnen, a German term translating to "state railways," refers to railway companies that are owned and operated by individual German states (Länder). These entities typically focus on regional and local rail transport within their respective states, often serving smaller towns and connecting them to larger hubs. Unlike the national Deutsche Bahn AG, which handles the majority of long-distance and mainline services, Landesbahnen operate on a smaller scale, complementing the national network.
These state-owned railways often have a long history, with some originating from the pre-nationalization era of