FlixTrain has ordered 65 new high-speed trains under a contract worth up to 2.4 billion EUR. The trains will be built by Spanish manufacturer Talgo, with Vectron locomotives provided by Siemens.
This deal represents a major step in FlixTrain’s plans to grow its rail services in Germany and across Europe. The trains will be able to travel at speeds of up to 230 km/h and will include modern features like air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, and accessible boarding for passengers with reduced mobility.
This marks the largest train order ever made by FlixTrain. The company says the new fleet will help meet growing demand for fast, affordable, and climate-friendly travel. The first part of the deal, worth 1 billion EUR, has already been confirmed, covering the order of 30 units.
The contract with Talgo also includes the maintenance of all units for a 15 year period.
André Schwämmlein, co-founder and CEO of Flix said:We are pursuing a long-term strategy with FlixTrain and we will significantly expand our services in the coming years.
With the tremendous expansion of our train fleet we will start a new era of train travel in Germany and Europe.
FlixTrain expanded its services by 40% in 2024 and saw strong passenger growth. With the new trains, it aims to continue that momentum.
The high-speed trains will be based on a design already delivered to Deutsche Bahn (the new ICE L) and Danish State Railways, and are expected to operate across several European countries.
Currently, FlixTrain connects 50 cities directly and reaches around 650 destinations through connections with regional transport.
The German government has welcomed FlixTrain’s investment and says it supports more private involvement in rail to improve services for passengers. The company is also working with the European Commission to support cross-border train travel.
Patrick Schnieder, Federal Minister of Transport said:We expressly welcome FlixTrain's investment. The fact that a German tech company is investing on this scale is a strong signal for the rail market.
