New Eurocity train between Hamburg and Copenhagen: from November 2025!

New Eurocity train between Hamburg and Copenhagen: from November 2025!

Flensburg, Deutschland - The Danske Statsbaner (DSB) presented a new Eurocity train in Fredericia today, which could revolutionize the rail connections between Germany and Denmark. The new train will be put into operation on the route between Hamburg and København H this year and will also offer direct connections between Hamburg and Århus from 2027. dt5online.de reports of a train that consists of 15 cars, an impressive length of 209 meters and a top speed of 200 km/h. The train is pulled by Siemens Vectron-Lokomotives, which were already delivered in Copenhagen between 2020 and 2022.

What exactly makes this new Eurocity train so special? The cars come from the Spanish manufacturer Talgo and are designed to offer both comfort and accessibility. During the presentation, the cars were described in three languages, and the focus was on well thought -out design features such as folding tables and brackets for mobile devices. In Denmark, however, travelers have to overcome a stage to get on the train, while in Germany a continuously introduction is possible. In addition, 95 % of the materials of the train are recyclable, which is a sustainable step into the future.

planned commissioning and further details

The company recording of the Eurocity trains is planned for early November 2025. First of all, an inner-dinner test takes place before the trains will replace the older IC 3 trains on the German intercity connections from December 2025. The DSB also plans to modernize its fleet comprehensively by 2040, which also includes the procurement of 100 Alstom Coradia Stream trains, which are supposed to replace the IC 4 trains. The existing IC 3 trains have not been used on the route between Hamburg and Århus since December 2023, and only one last pair of trains will drive until November 2, 2025.

A point that particularly catches the eye is the time saving, which is expected by the new trains: from 2029, the travel time between Hamburg and Copenhagen is to be shortened to just 2 hours and 45 minutes. The DSB has already started to electrify its infrastructure to drive more climate -neutral, and together with the new trains, this step will improve the travel experience for many travelers.

new Ice L trains: another milestone

In this context, Deutsche Bahn also plans to refresh its trains. It has ordered additional Talgo car parks (ICE L) to be integrated into the existing fleet. These trains are characterized by a top speed of 230 km/h and offer space for a total of 562 seats, including 85 in the 1st grade. This is the largest individual order of the history of Deutsche Bahn with a total volume of around 1.4 billion euros [TALGO.com] (https://www.talgo.com/en/deutschebahn-confirmstalgo-the-Largest- order-of-behave-it-histe-56-talgo-230-worth-aPPROPPROXIMATELY-100-MILLION-EUROS).

The new trains are to be used in mid -2025, and the first four units are expected in the second half of 2025. These trains will not only shine through their new technology, but also the first ICE access series that is accessible in all cars. Another goal is to offer a modern interior that is both functional and durable.

Overall, the transport infrastructure between Germany and Denmark is significantly upgraded by the new Eurocity trains of the DSB and the ICE L trains of Deutsche Bahn, and future travelers can look forward to a more comfortable and faster connection.