| A | B |
|---|
| Eurocity (EC) | train that travels beyond the German border |
| Speisewagen | train car that serves meals |
| Zweite Klasse | second class |
| Platzkarte | seat reservation |
| Bahnsteig | platform |
| Intercity (IC) | commuter train that travels between large cities; it bypasses small towns |
| Nichtraucher | non-smoking |
| Gesellschaftswagen | party car for social functions |
| Schlafwagen | sleeper car |
| Liegewagen | couchette car |
| Intercity Express (ICE) | fastest and most modern trains in Germany traveling up to 150 mph |
| Automaten | a machine where tickets can be purchased |
| Gleis | track |
| Abteil | train compartment |
| Deutsche Bahn | German Train System |
