Long-Distance Trains - Direct Connections Between Germany and Italy to Be Extended

The long-distance train connections between Germany and Italy are to be phased out.

Original news Agreement between Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB: the High Speed will unite Milan, Rome and Munich, with extension towards Berlin and Naples by 2028

Without switching to Italy: From the end of 2026, passengers can easily and securely cross the Alps by train. For this purpose, the Italian high-speed train Frecciarossa will travel for the first time in Germany.

At present, the Italian high-speed train Frecciarossa is still technically adapted for operation in Germany. From when it starts - and which route is still planned.

Trenitalia is concretizing the plans for Germany and Austria. With the Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed train, the Italian railway company wants to travel from various cities in Italy to Berlin.

For some years now, it has been clear that the express trains of the Italian railway Trenitalia will travel to Germany in the future. Now these plans are becoming more and more concrete. A few days ago, the planned trains were officially registered with the Austrian regulator. As a result, there is now an outlook as to when which routes will be served. Accordingly, the first trains on the routes Munich – Milan and Munich – Rome will run from Dec…