Talgo begins commercial service of its EuroCity 230 trains for DSB on the strategic Copenhagen-Hamburg route

 

The official commercial service began today, Monday, November 3, 2025, with Talgo 230 trains initially providing one EuroCity service per day in each direction on the route Copenhagen-HamburgThis phased rollout aims to replace the old rolling stock and will culminate in an increase in daily frequencies in the coming weeks.

 

One of the most notable advantages of this change is the increased capacityThe new trains offer 492 places by composition, which means tripling the 136 of the replaced vehicles.

 

The inaugural southbound service, the EC 397The train departed Copenhagen-Central at 14:11 p.m. bound for Hamburg-Central, where it was expected to arrive at 19:02 p.m. In the opposite direction, the EC 396 It left the German city at 10:53 a.m. In the future, the opening of the Fehmarn underwater tunnel It will reduce travel time by almost half..

 

Talgo's Solvency and International Competitiveness

 

This milestone comes just two weeks after the formal acceptance by DSB of the first Talgo 230 trains, designed to be international and interoperable. The contract awarded to Talgo by DSB, which totals 16 trains of the Talgo 230 platform, reaffirms the solvency and strength of the Spanish manufacturer as a world-class player. Confidence in Talgo's technology was also reflected in the presentation of the ICE L trains in Berlin for the German operator DB.

 

Talgo thus reinforces its position as the market leader in Intercity trains in Western and Central Europe, with all Talgo 230 trains designed and manufactured in its two factories in Spain.

 

Boosting Sustainable Transport in Europe

 

The new route with Talgo rolling stock actively contributes to the construction of a Europe without barriers and encourages a transportation alternative sustainable world between Denmark and Germany, two countries firmly committed to reducing emissions in transport.

 

EuroCity trains are hauled trainsets, operable at 200 km/h (designed for 230 km/h), and feature a high level of recoverability, of 95% of its structure. Its lower weight translates into a lower energy consumptionThis directly benefits the environment, offering a clear alternative to more carbon-intensive means of transport such as road or plane.

 

The trains have a flexible configuration, with first and second class cars, plus a car for People with Reduced Mobility (PMR). In the future, the addition of cars with a driver's cab will allow the configuration push pull with a single locomotive.

 

Expansion and Future Approvals

 

Talgo's expansion continues. The manufacturer is working on the certification and authorization of its Talgo 230 trains for Deutsche Bahn with the national safety authorities of Austria and the Netherlandsand before the Swiss agency, hoping to receive this additional triple homologation in the short term.

 

The DSB fleet, corresponding to several successive contracts stemming from a framework agreement in February 2020 Valued at €500 million, the contract includes subsequent orders to increase capacity to 492 seats and add eight additional trains. The Talgo 230s are high-capacity light rail trains, based on Talgo's experience in high-speed rail and its exclusive rolling technology.