Germany: The first locomotive-hauled set from Deutsche Bahn's fleet began operating on the Copenhagen–Hamburg route over the weekend. The launch comes two years later than originally planned.
Denmark, Germany: Since early November, two locomotive-hauled trainsets have been running on the Copenhagen–Hamburg line, served by the Danish national operator DSB.
Spain: The national operator Renfe has confirmed to business publication El Economista that it has received all five affected trainsets.
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Denmark, Germany: The necessary approvals for coaches have been granted by the Danish Rail Agency Trafikstyrelsen, Germany’s Federal Railway Authority, and the European Union Agency for Railways.
Spain: Renfe, the national rail operator, has temporarily withdrawn five new Talgo Avril high-speed trainsets from service after cracks were discovered in the frames of their powered bogies.
Spain: State holding company SEPI has agreed to provide rolling stock manufacturer Talgo with a high-interest convertible loan of approximately €150 mln. The terms of the loan allow for future conversion into Talgo shares.
Germany: A framework agreement has been signed with FlixTrain. As part of the €1 bln firm order, the Spanish manufacturer will supply 30 locomotive-hauled trains and provide 15 years of maintenance.
Germany: The first trains between Berlin and Amsterdam are to be put into service in mid-2026.
