"Germany's budget railway operator, known for its limegreen trains, has announced plans to buy 65 new trains in the coming years and expand its coverage in the country and beyond. Deutsche Bahn's primary competitor on the German railways, Flixtrain, has ordered 65 new long-distance trains, which it plans to put into operation by 2028. What's more, Flixtrain has big plans for expansion. Deutschlandfunk reported that Flixtrain ultimately aims to make around 650 destinations accessible across Europe. That's up from around about 50 destinations in Germany"
"Flixtrain's 65 new long-distance trains are expected to be put to use gradually, starting in 2028. In May, the company announced a massive expansion of its long-distance connections, adding that it had put in an order with the Spanish manufacturer Talgo for up to 65 trains based on the new ICE-L design. It should initially receive 30 new express trains with the option to buy 35 more. Flixtrain co-founder and CEO Andre Schwammlein told the German Press Agency that the first vehicles are in production,"
Flixtrain ordered up to 65 new long-distance trains from Talgo based on the ICE-L design, with an initial 30-train delivery and an option for 35 more. The new vehicles are expected to enter service gradually starting in 2028, and the first units are already in production. Flixtrain currently operates a fleet of 15 modernised used trains and plans to increase frequency on existing routes until new trains arrive. The company aims to double total seating capacity within two years and expand services beyond Germany, including new routes into the Netherlands and a goal of about 650 European destinations.
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