1st high-speed train connecting Berlin and Paris sets off

Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris
Germany and France have launched a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris. The new connection was hailed Monday as a symbol of the two countries’ close friendship and a sign of Europe’s potential to attract more travelers to the rails — but it is unlikely to be a game-changer.
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Direct daytime high-speed trains link French and German capitals, but journey time nearly twice that of Beijing to Shanghai, a longer trip.
First high-speed train connecting Berlin and Paris sets off
The first express train on a new service connecting Berlin and Paris departed from the German capital on Monday. The train, which set off from Berlin's main station shortly after noon (1100 GMT), is expected to arrive in the French capital some eight hours later at 7:55 pm following stops in Frankfurt,
Paris-Berlin direct daytime highspeed rail link launched
French and German rail operators launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin on Monday, in response to growing European demand for train travel.But French rail operator SNCF has reported an occupancy rate of over 80 percent for the new trains.
New Direct High-Speed Train Connects Berlin and Paris
Germany and France have launched a direct rail service between their capital cities, enhancing connectivity and symbolizing their close bilateral relationship.
High-speed rail between Paris and Berlin aims to rival air travel
A new high-speed train service linking Paris and Berlin was launched on Monday – just in time for the Christmas travel season. Joint operators SNCF and Deutsche Bahn say they hope passengers will
TGV Paris-Berlin: everything you need to know about the new €59 direct service, launched on Monday
The new Paris-Berlin TGV line was inaugurated this Monday, December 16, 2024. The first train left Paris Gare de l'Est at 9:55 am, arriving at Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 6:03 pm. The direct trip between Paris and Berlin takes around 8 hours, connecting the two capitals from city center to city center.
Paris – Berlin direct high speed train service launched
EUROPE: A daily high speed train service linking Paris Est and Berlin Hbf was launched on December 16. It is operated through the Alleo partnership of SNCF Voyageurs and DB, with both French and German onboard staff and using DB Class 407 Velaro D trainsets built by Siemens Mobility.
Germany and France launch high-speed train between Berlin and Paris
The high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris is a big step for European rail travel. It connects Germany and France, making it easier to travel between the two. Now, the 1,100-kilometer journey takes just about eight hours.
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Berlin-Paris high speed rail route launched
The new 8 hour journey takes travelers through Frankfurt and Strasbourg and has been hailed as a symbol of German-French friendship.The first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin was launched on Monday.
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New High Speed Rail To Link Major European Capitals
A new rail line is set to tighten the connection between Paris and Berlin and strengthen relations between the two countries.
France and Germany launch direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris
Germany and France launched a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris on Monday, a connection hailed as a symbol of ...