Talgo

FlixTrain fleet expansion plans in Germany are taking shape around a major new order and a broader push toward a nationwide network linking major cities.

The high-speed trains, ‘Talgo 230’, have commenced their operation between Copenhagen and Hamburg, marking the beginning of an ambitious project for rail links between Denmark and Germany.

Leo Express inked the long-term leasing contract for Talgo VI trains with the Spanish subsidiary of Renfe in order to commence a new route from Bratislava and Prague in 2026 and enhance the quality of service.

Talgo collaborates with GMV for supplying Egypt’s new sleeper trains with state-of-the-art intelligent transport systems that optimize passenger comfort, operational safety, and intercommunication effectiveness within the whole national railway network.

Talgo recorded $293 million of first-half revenue 2025, solidified its best-ever backlog with new contracts with Flixtrain, and implemented financing steps to provide stability against the outcome of negotiations with ICE L and legal settlements.

Talgo VI are variable-gauge trains that Renfe leased to Leo Express, planning to operate them on cross-border routes between Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine after technical trials.

The high-speed train ICE L, developed by Talgo, has received approval for operation in Germany and will begin running on the Berlin — Cologne route in December 2025.

Talgo Avril trains temporarily withdrawn from service due to defects. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Talgo to receive government funding for participation in international tenders — the Spanish government will allocate €150 million to stabilize the company’s finances.

Talgo is negotiating with Hungarian manufacturer Magyar Vagon to launch production of 60 high-speed trains ordered by FlixTrain, as its Spanish factories are currently overloaded.

FlixTrain is investing €2. 4 billion in new Talgo trains to expand international rail services in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden.

Deutsche Bahn now targets mid-2026 for the ICE L trains delay to resolve. Originally, the company planned this launch for late 2023, but issues arose.