Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris
BERLIN -- Germany and France on Monday launched a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris, a connection hailed as a symbol of a close friendship between the two countries and a sign of Europe's potential to attract more travelers to the rails.
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.
Germany and France Launch High-Speed Rail Link Between Berlin and Paris
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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,
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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