German regulator orders DB slot sharing, Italo signs deal

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Flixtrain denounces Italo’s alleged special treatment in German rail market

   Flixtrain CEO André Schwämmlein warned that Italo’s 2028 German launch, backed by a €3.6 bn investment, seeks special track‑allocation treatment, while Flixtrain expands with a €2.4 bn order for 65 trains.

2. 10 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 9 sources

   Italo signs €3.6 bn Siemens deal to launch high‑speed trains in Germany

   Italo signs a €3.6 bn Siemens contract for 26 high‑speed trains, targeting a 2028 launch on two German corridors and creating 2,500 jobs, challenging Deutsche Bahn’s monopoly.

3. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 11 sources

   Germany's rail regulator orders DB to share high‑traffic routes

   Germany’s Bundesnetzagentur ordered DB InfraGo to reserve at least 25 % of capacity on congested long‑distance routes for rivals, paving the way for Italo’s 2028 entry. Deutsche Bahn and several states plan to‑

4. 21 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Italo to launch high‑speed rail services in Germany, challenging Deutsche Bahn

   Italo will start high‑speed rail services in Germany in spring 2028, using tracks allocated by the Federal Network Agency, prompting criticism from Deutsche Bahn and Flixtrain.

5. 25 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Italo’s Munich‑Hamburg Service Risks Bavarian Regional Rail Capacity

   Italo’s planned Munich‑Hamburg service from 2028 could strain Bavaria’s rail tracks, risking reductions in regional hourly service and prompting warnings from transport officials.

6. 29 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Italian rail operator Italo to launch high‑speed services in Germany from 2028

   Italian operator Italo will start German high‑speed services in 2028, with hourly Munich‑Dortmund and two‑hourly Munich‑Hamburg routes, after the regulator allocated track capacity to the new competitor.

7. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 11 sources

   German regulator mandates DB allocate at least 25% of high‑traffic long‑distance rail slots to competitors

   Germany’s Federal Network Agency orders DB InfraGo to give 25‑40% of capacity on busy long‑distance routes to rivals, aiming to lower fares and enable Italo’s 2028 market entry.

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   Italo aims to slash German long‑distance rail fares by up to 40% with 2028 market entry

   Italo plans a 2028 entry into Germany’s long‑distance rail, promising up to 40 % lower fares, new jobs and modern trains, pending regulator approval.

9. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Italo plans entry into German long‑distance rail, sparking competition debate

   Italian high‑speed operator Italo is eyeing entry into Germany’s long‑distance rail market, potentially partnering with Siemens for routes such as Munich‑Berlin‑Hamburg, a move that could break Deutsche Bahn’s

10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italo’s entry threatens long‑distance rail service in 16 German cities

    EVG warns that Italo’s planned German market entry from 2028 could make Deutsche Bahn drop long‑distance services in up to 16 cities, forcing passengers onto slower regional trains.

11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 16 sources

    German rail union warns Italo entry could cut ICE service to 16 cities

    Italo plans to start German ICE service in 2028; EVG warns the move could cut ICE/IC links for 16 cities and urges fair track allocation to protect regional connections.

12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Italo pushes for new rail competition rules against Deutsche Bahn in Germany

    Italo seeks long‑term track contracts from Germany’s regulator to launch high‑speed services in 2028, challenging Deutsche Bahn’s near‑monopoly; FlixBus also plans a major rail entry, sparking capacity concerns

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Italian rail operator Italo seeks entry into Germany's long‑distance market, plans 2028 high‑speed services

    Italo seeks German track access to launch 2028 high‑speed services, while Deutsche Bahn tests a €6.99 last‑minute fare amid competition concerns.

14. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    DB-Infrago boss warns of legal risks over special terms for Italy's Italo in German rail market

    DB‑Infrago’s Philipp Nagl and DB chief Evelyn Palla warn that special terms for Italy’s Italo could spark lawsuits and weaken regional rail services, urging clearer legal frameworks before 2028.

15. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italo pushes German government for mandatory share of high‑speed rail routes

    Italo asks Germany to set a minimum share of high‑speed rail routes, with a hearing at the Federal Network Agency where DB and Flixtrain will also speak.

16. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Italo to launch €3.6bn high‑speed rail service in Germany, challenging Deutsche Bahn

    Italo will invest €3.6bn to run high‑speed trains in Germany from 2028, aiming to boost competition with Deutsche Bahn and cut fares.

17. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Montezemolo's Italo to Deploy 30 High‑Speed Trains in Germany

    Former Ferrari boss Montezemolo’s Italo will launch 30 Siemens high‑speed trains on 56 daily routes in Germany from 2028.

18. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Italo to operate on German rails from 2028, competing with Deutsche Bahn

    Italo plans to operate on German rails from April 2028 with blue trains, challenging Deutsche Bahn's ICE services.