Alex (Die Länderbahn) rail transport services

Alex (formerly Arriva-Länderbahn-Express) is a prominent regional rail service operating in Bavaria, Germany, and connecting to the Czech Republic. It is a brand under Die Länderbahn, providing essential passenger transport between major hubs like Munich, Regensburg, and Prague. The service is known for its distinctive blue and white livery and the use of traditional locomotive-hauled coaches, offering a unique travel experience compared to standard regional multiple-unit trains.

Originally developed by the Regentalbahn under the ownership of Arriva, the brand's ownership has transitioned through major international transport groups. Today, it is part of Netinera, which is the German subsidiary of the Italian state railway group Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane. This ownership structure places Alex within one of Europe's largest transport networks, ensuring modern operational standards while maintaining its regional identity in Central Europe.