Italo plans to enter German long-distance rail market by 2028
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Italo, EVG, Deutsche Bahn
Germany
June 2026
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Italian rail operator Italo intends to offer long-distance services in Germany starting in 2028. The EVG union warns that this could lead to the abandonment of smaller cities and reduced service coverage. The German railway operator and the union are calling for political frameworks to prevent 'cherry-picking' of lucrative routes.
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