Deutsche Bahn’s ICE Portal Adds ZDF Studios Slate

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is bringing a slate of content from ZDF Studios to the ICE portal on its train lines.

Beginning September 1, travelers will have access to a range of scripted series, kids’ shows and documentaries, plus selected highlights from KiKA. The slate includes Wilsberg, Doppelhaushälfte (Duplex), Terra X, Der Bergdoktor (Mountain Medic), Bernd das Brot (Bernd the Bread), Kikaninchen and Die Brücke (The Bridge).

Niko Chainopoulos, sales and acquisition director, Junior, at ZDF Studios, noted:”It allows us to bring ZDF and KiKA’s great programs closer to travelers via an exciting new touchpoint.”

Markus Otte, DB Fernverkehr’s director of digital content, added: “Thanks to our collaboration with ZDF Studios, the ICE portal will offer an extraordinary variety of entertainment from September onwards. No other company in Germany offers this combination of content and quality. We are delighted about this, as are we sure our passengers will be.”