Most companies in the railway sector are familiar with this scenario: warehouses filled with unused parts and components, yet no time to handle resale due to the demands of daily operations. That’s where railauction.plus comes in: they take care of marketing your surplus materials and help you sell them profitably — saving you time, reducing costs, and generating added value.

Idle inventory ties up capital, takes up valuable space, and leads to unnecessary storage costs. At the same time, selling such stock often requires resources and expertise that are scarce in day-to-day business. The platform offers a simple, efficient, and low-effort solution: railauction.plus connects sellers and buyers from across the European railway industry and ensures that surplus materials find new uses instead of collecting dust.

How It Works

railauction.plus is a dedicated online marketplace for used railway goods, such as spare parts and components. With just a few clicks, you can list your items — the team of railauction.plus takes care of the rest. From targeted marketing to direct outreach, the sales team ensures your products get the visibility they need. Listing items is completely free - a commission is only charged upon successful sale.

Key Benefits at a Glance

• Save Time: Focus on your core business while the team handles the marketing and sales process.

• Reduce Costs: Free up warehouse space and improve your cash flow by reducing storage overhead.

• Reach Across Europe: Present your materials to a broad, industry-specific audience across the continent.

• Flexible Sales Options: Choose from direct sale, price suggestion, or auction models to suit your needs.

• Hands-on Support: The experienced team is here to guide you from your initial inquiry to final delivery. For bulk uploads, railauction.plus even offers a free import service.
  

Promoting Sustainability in the Rail Sector

Sustainability is becoming a key driver in the railway industry — and efficient resource use is a major part of that. By reselling surplus materials instead of discarding them, companies contribute to a more circular economy. This not only saves costs and preserves valuable raw materials but also improves the carbon footprint of your operations. 

A Growing European Platform

Since its launch in spring 2023, railauction.plus has grown rapidly. Customers from more than 20 European countries are now using the platform to buy and sell used railway goods. Their presence at leading trade fairs — including transport logistic 2023 and InnoTrans 2024 — has further boosted visibility and allowed them to build strong partnerships throughout the industry.

Based on user feedback, the platform has also evolved quickly: railauction.plus has added new features like "Requests" and "Services" to meet the real needs of their users and improve the trading experience.

Looking Ahead – what’s next?

The newly launched import service enables users to upload large product portfolios with ease, saving time and streamlining the sales process. As we move into 2025, the focus is on expanding the marketplace and continue growing the network of trusted partners. The mission remains the same: to establish railauction.plus as the go-to digital platform for the sustainable and efficient trading of used railway materials in Europe.

Ready to turn your unused stock into profit?

Join the growing community of railway professionals using railauction.plus to drive efficiency, free up resources, and make a positive impact on the environment.

Start now and be part of a smarter, greener rail industry: www.railauction.plus

About railauction.plus

railauction.plus is a europe-wide B2B marketplace operated by DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH for used railway goods. The platform aims to efficiently connect businesses and promote the circular economy within the rail industry

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