Eisenbahnbund

An Eisenbahnbund was a type of collective agreement or association among German railways and related companies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It aimed to standardize practices, set industry standards, and coordinate activities across different railway operators. Essentially, it functioned as a network of cooperation to improve efficiency, safety, and regulation within the railway sector, without forming a single centralized authority. These agreements helped manage cross-company operations, labor relations, and technical standards, fostering a more organized and unified railway industry in Germany during that period.