#train-service

#train-service

In 2024, only about 64 percent of DB's long-distance passenger trains reached their destination on time; in Switzerland, the equivalent figure was 93.2 percent.

The new direct service, to launch in May 2026, has been made possible thanks to a collaboration between Denmark's DSB, Germany's Deutsche Bahn (DB), and the Czech Republic's ČD. This route will connect three of Europe's most popular capital cities – Copenhagen, Berlin, and Prague. Journey time will be around seven hours from Copenhagen to Berlin and approximately 11 hours from Copenhagen to Prague, including additional stops in Germany.

The storms on Monday in southeastern France have initiated a clean-up operation, prompting SNCF to check for any damage to the tracks on the Paris-Milan high speed line.

By 2030, a new train service could connect Stratford to Paris, providing Londoners with a competitive and convenient transport option, challenging Eurostar's dominance.

These changes will likely make the situation worse, one reader wrote.