Deutsche Bahn places massive order for ICE trains, second-largest in company history

Talgo ICE-L for Deutsche Bahn
Talgo will manufacture 79 new ICE-L units. DB AG / Tobias Holzer

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has ordered a total of 73 new long-distance (ICE) trains. The move represents an investment of some 2 billion euros and marks the second-largest single purchase of trains in the company’s history. Spanish manufacturer Talgo is the main beneficiary.

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