# DSB

> Danish railway company

**Wikidata**: [Q83824](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q83824)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSB_(railway_company))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dsb

## Summary
DSB, also known as Danske Statsbaner or Danish State Railways, is the primary railway company of Denmark, operating passenger and freight rail services throughout the country. Founded in 1885, it is a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Transport, Building and Housing and plays a central role in Denmark's public transportation infrastructure.

## Key Facts
- Founded: January 1, 1885
- Official Name: DSB (Danske Statsbaner)
- Industry: Rail transport, Railway company
- Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Parent Organization: Ministry of Transport, Building and Housing, Denmark
- Website: [dsb.dk](http://www.dsb.dk)
- Employees: 7,807 (as of 2023)
- Key Affiliations:
  - Member of: International Union of Railways, Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies
- Operates: Intercity, regional, and S-train services in Copenhagen and nationwide
- Notable Stations Operated:
  - Copenhagen Central Station, Østerport Station, Korsør Station, Dybbølsbro Station, Vesterport Station, Nordhavn Station, Øresundståg, and hundreds of others
- Notable Train Types Operated:
  - IC4, IC3, IC5, DSB class MR, DSB IC2, DSB Class ME, DSB Class MX, DSB Class MY, DSB Class MZ, DSB EG, DSB MA, InterCityLyn, Bombardier Double-deck Coach, Siemens Vectron, SJ F, IR4, 8 car S-trains, 4 car S-trains
- Notable Lines Operated:
  - Copenhagen–Korsør Line, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Frihavnsbanen, Copenhagen–Ringsted Line, Aalborg–Frederikshavn Line, Lille Syd, Northwest Line, Vejle–Holstebro railway, Østjyske længdebane, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen–Korsør Line, Copenhagen–Ringsted Line, and others
- Notable Infrastructure:
  - Operates over 200 stations including Copenhagen Central Station, Østerport Station, Korsør Station, Dybbølsbro Station, Vesterport Station, Nordhavn Station, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, and others
- Notable Services:
  - S-train Copenhagen, InterCityLyn, 8 car S-trains, 4 car S-trains, Bombardier Double-deck Coach, Siemens Vectron, SJ F, IR4, IC4, IC3, IC5, DSB class MR, DSB IC2, DSB Class ME, DSB Class MX, DSB Class MY, DSB Class MZ, DSB EG, DSB MA, DSB IC2, DSB Class ME, DSB Class MX, DSB Class MY, DSB Class MZ, DSB EG, DSB MA, InterCityLyn, Bombardier Double-deck Coach, Siemens Vectron, SJ F, IR4, 8 car S-trains, 4 car S-trains, Øresundståg, Copenhagen–Korsør Line, Copenhagen–Ringsted Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen–Korsør Line, Copenhagen–Ringsted Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen–Korsør Line, Copenhagen–Ringsted Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen–Korsør Line, Copenhagen–Ringsted Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampeborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydban

## FAQs
**What is DSB?**  
DSB, short for Danske Statsbaner (Danish State Railways), is the principal railway operator in Denmark. It is responsible for operating passenger and freight rail services across the country. DSB was established in 1885 and is state-owned, operating under the Ministry of Transport, Building and Housing.

**What services does DSB provide?**  
DSB operates a wide range of rail services including intercity, regional, and urban transit, particularly in Copenhagen. It manages both long-distance and local routes, including the S-train network in Copenhagen. The company also operates freight services and connects major cities and regions across Denmark.

**What organizations is DSB a member of?**  
DSB is a member of the International Union of Railways and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies. It also collaborates with regional and international rail networks, including the Øresund Line connecting Denmark and Sweden.

**What stations does DSB operate?**  
DSB operates over 200 stations across Denmark, including major hubs like Copenhagen Central Station, Østerport Station, Korsør Station, Dybbølsbro Station, and Vesterport Station. These include stations along the Øresund Line and the S-train network in Copenhagen.

**What types of trains does DSB operate?**  
DSB operates a variety of train types including IC4, IC3, IC5, DSB class MR, DSB IC2, DSB Class ME, DSB Class MX, DSB Class MY, DSB Class MZ, DSB EG, DSB MA, Bombardier Double-deck Coach, Siemens Vectron, SJ F, IR4, 8 car S-trains, 4 car S-trains, and InterCityLyn.

**What lines does DSB manage?**  
DSB manages several key rail lines including the Copenhagen–Korsør Line, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgbanen, Høje Taastrup Line, Øresundståg, Copenhagen Airport Station, Copenhagen South Station, Ølby Station, Øresund Line, Nordbanen, Sydbanen, Midtbanen, Coast Line, Aarhus–Randers Line, Klampenborgban00:00:00Z; country: Q35; sitelink_count: 6
  (inception: +1949-05-15T00:00:00Z; country: Q35; sitelink_count: 6)
• Østjyske længdebane [Thing] — railway line in Denmark
  (inception: +1862-09-02T00:00:00Z; country: Q35; sitelink_count: 5)
• Hadsten Station [Thing] — railway station in Favrskov Municipality, Denmark
  (country: Q35; sitelink_count: 6)
• Hadsten Station [Thing] — railway station in Favrskov Municipality, Denmark
  (country: Q35; sitelink_count: 6)
• Skodsborg Station [Thing] — railway station in Rudersdal Municipality, Denmark
  (country: Q35; sitelink_count: 7)
• Skodsborg Station [Thing] — railway station in Rudersdal Municipality, Denmark
  (country: Q35; sitelink_count: 7)
• Trekroner Station [Thing] — railway station in Roskilde Municipality, Denmark
  (inception: +1988-00-00T00:00:00Z; country: Q35; sitelink_count: 5)
• Islev station [Thing] — railway station in Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark
  (inception: +1949-05-15T00:00:00Z; country: Q35; sitelink_count: 5)
• Islev station [Thing] — railway station in Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark
  (inception: +1949-05-15T00:00:00Z; country: Q35; sitelink_count: 5)

## References

1. GRID Release 2017-05-22
2. Global LEI Index
3. [Source](http://www.dsb.dk/om-dsb/kontakt/adresser-og-telefonnumre/)
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. [Source](https://vademecum.uic.org/en/memberDetail/43)
6. [Source](https://www.cit-rail.org/media/files/cit_members_2022-03-01.pdf?cid=282652)
7. [Source](https://mainlinerail.org/members/)
8. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
9. [Source](http://www.dsb.dk/om-dsb/virksomheden/)
10. Danish Central Business Register
11. [Source](https://amadeus.bvdinfo.com/version-2019829/)
12. Via P227 lookup with GND value from PM20 folder. 20th Century Press Archives
13. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
14. Atlas