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#13024827

25 November 2025

A group of young travelers with luggage stands near an Italo high-speed train, which arrives at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers feel frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (formerly NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13024828

25 November 2025

Luggage is on a platform near an Italo high-speed train, which arrives at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13024829

25 November 2025

An Italo high-speed train is at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13024830

25 November 2025

A traveler passes by an Italo high-speed train which arrives at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13024831

25 November 2025

A young couple sits on a platform bench where an Italo high-speed train arrives at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13007396

20 November 2025

An Italo high-speed train is at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13007399

20 November 2025

An Italo high-speed train is at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13007413

20 November 2025

An Italo high-speed train is at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13007414

20 November 2025

An Italo high-speed train is at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13007416

20 November 2025

An Italo high-speed train is at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13007457

20 November 2025

An Italo high-speed train is at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13007462

20 November 2025

An Italo high-speed train is at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#13007480

20 November 2025

An Italo high-speed train is at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. Although ICE trains are seen as Deutsche Bahn's leading product, many passengers are frustrated by frequent delays and high fares. Meanwhile, new competitors enter the market, raising expectations for cheaper tickets and more reliable service. Both the state-owned Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and the private high-speed operator Italo (former NTV) intend to introduce modern high-speed trains in Germany.

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#12127774

6 March 2025

Bus 9608 to Walchensee departs from Kochel am See Railway Station, a key transportation hub for day-trip tourism in the Bavarian Alps. Located in Kochel, Bad Tolz-Wolfratshausen, Upper Bavaria, Germany, the station is a popular starting point for visitors traveling to the scenic Lake Walchensee. On June 18, 2022, a crowd of travelers, many carrying backpacks, board the bright red RVO bus, highlighting the region's well-connected public transport system for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists exploring the area.

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#12127776

6 March 2025

Travelers arrive at Kochel railway station in Kochel, Bad Tolz-Wolfratshausen, Upper Bavaria, on June 18, 2022, preparing to board a bus to Lake Walchensee. This station serves as a gateway for day-trippers exploring the Bavarian Alps. The images capture passengers, including hikers, cyclists, and tourists, disembarking from a red Deutsche Bahn regional train and heading towards the bus terminal. This well-connected transportation hub facilitates seamless travel for visitors seeking outdoor adventures in the surrounding nature.

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#12127777

6 March 2025

Travelers arrive at Kochel railway station in Kochel, Bad Tolz-Wolfratshausen, Upper Bavaria, on June 18, 2022, preparing to board a bus to Lake Walchensee. This station serves as a gateway for day-trippers exploring the Bavarian Alps. The images capture passengers, including hikers, cyclists, and tourists, disembarking from a red Deutsche Bahn regional train and heading towards the bus terminal. This well-connected transportation hub facilitates seamless travel for visitors seeking outdoor adventures in the surrounding nature.

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