High-speed European rail network could be possible by 2040
Berlin to Copenhagen rail trips could be cut from seven to four hours, says European CommissionBreakfast in Berlin, lunch in Copenhagen, with a fast and easy train journey to pass...
By Jennifer Rankin in Brussels · The Guardian World
Berlin to Copenhagen rail trips could be cut from seven to four hours, says European Commission Breakfast in Berlin, lunch in Copenhagen, with a fast and easy train journey to pass the morning? Or a midday meal in Sofia, then taking the high-speed line to arrive in Athens just in time for an evening aperitif? Both could be possible if a vision for European high-speed rail travel ever becomes a reality. A faster, “truly European” high-speed rail network could be possible by 2040, the EU executive said on Wednesday, as it revealed plans to dramatically cut journey times between major cities. Continue reading...