Overview
- Flixtrain has ordered up to 65 Talgo long‑distance trains in a €2.4 billion deal covering 30 firm units plus an option for 35.
- The company reports the first sets are already in production and says the delivery program remains on schedule.
- Before the new trains arrive, Flixtrain aims to nearly double seat capacity within about two years by using refurbished stock and moving to two‑hour headways on major routes.
- The operator outlines a nationwide high‑frequency network with a midterm goal to add Berlin–Munich, though detailed rollout timing and routes are not yet specified.
- Ticket prices may rise with higher track access charges, but Flixtrain pledges to stay cheaper than Deutsche Bahn, as Pro Bahn predicts quality gains and officials welcome more competition.