The Client

The Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) e.V. represents more than 600 companies in public transport as well as long-distance and rail freight transport. The VDV is the industry association for public transport in Germany. Its roots date back to 1846.

The Project

In 1990, three major public transport associations merged to form the VDV. The founding was formally completed in February 1991 with entry into the association register. On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, the magazine Vierteljahrhundert (“Quarter Century”) was published. It tells the story of the VDV, starting with the activities of the first railway associations in the 19th and 20th centuries, covering the founding years of 1989/1990, and continuing through to current developments. It also includes a look at the future of mobility in Germany as part of this interim review.

Vierteljahrhundert was published in January 2016. It is aimed at VDV member companies as well as decision-makers in politics and public administration. The entire magazine production was handled by AD HOC.