Deutsche Bahn unveils ICE L, setting a new comfort standard
18.10.2025
Deutsche Bahn unveiled the new ICE L in Berlin and highlighted its emphasis on innovative spirit, accessibility, and comfort for the passengers within the new conception of future sustainable European rail transport.
This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Deutsche Bahn highlights innovation and passenger experience
German rail managers, Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder, and Talgo Chairman Carlos de Palacio y Oriol unboxed the ICE L at Berlin Ostbahnhof. They highlighted the project’s mission to enrich passengers and enhance travel reliability. DB Board Chair Evelyn Palla added that every new train enhances operational security and elevates comfort thresholds.
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Patrick Schnieder lauded the ICE L as a demonstration of modernization reinforcing technology and the travel experience. He spotted barrier-free travel access, family areas, and state-of-the-art mobile connectivity among the main inventions resetting long-haul comfort.
Carlos de Palacio y Oriol confirmed Talgo’s long-term deal with Deutsche Bahn, adding that the step-free boarding and low-floor layout attest to increasing expectations on sustainability and accessibility from the travel by rail across Europe.
Deutsche Bahn prepares ICE L for future European routes
Internally, the ICE L has an all-new interior theme with high-color tones, streamlined seating arrangements, and variable lighting that changes according to the time of day. Engineers redrafted 562 seats after surveying more than 1,600 test users with an emphasis on ergonomic comfort and new-age usability. All seats include power outlets, folding tables, and tablet armrests.
DB’s new technology enhances network coverage by windows that allow mobile signals to travel unfettered, the necessity for boosters vanquished. Families can relish 46 seats on the biggest family area any ICE train has to offer, plus nine baby-compartment places.
The ICE L will begin operations between Cologne and Berlin on December 14, 2025, and subsequently on Hamburg, Westerland (Sylt), Frankfurt, and Cologne. Future long-haul routes will connect Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Vienna and will further enhance the European coverage and competitiveness of Deutsche Bahn.
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What is Deutsche Bahn’s ICE L train?
The ICE L is Deutsche Bahn’s new high-speed train with step-free entry, modern interiors, and advanced connectivity for a more comfortable passenger experience.
When will the ICE L enter service?
It begins operations on December 14, 2025, between Berlin and Cologne, with routes later expanding across Germany and Europe.
How does Deutsche Bahn improve passenger connectivity?
New window technology in the ICE L allows stronger mobile signals without repeaters, offering seamless internet and phone access during travel.
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