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The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
New European train to connect two popular cities for the first time in 10 years – and there's even an onboard cinema
A NEW train connecting three major European cities will launch next year. Connecting Prague and Copenhagen via Berlin, the new train service will be established by Czech Railways (ČD), Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Danish State Railways (DSB). 3 A new train connecting three major European cities will launch next year Credit: 3 The new service will connect Prague and Copenhagen via Berlin Credit: The new route has been announced following the completion of the Berlin to And it will be the first direct service between Prague and Copenhagen to operate in 10 years. The service is likely to run twice a day, all year round with trains departing from During the summer season, there will also be an additional service at 4:30pm. Read more on travel inspo The journey will take seven hours between Berlin and However, these times are expected to be further reduced when the Fehmarn Belt Undersea Tunnel between Denmark and According to Travel Mole, other stops will include Odense in Denmark , Hamburg and Dresden in Germany as well as Ústí nad Labem in the The trains will be ČD's ComfortJet trains which can seat up to 555 people - 99 of which are in first-class - and travels up to 230km per hour. Most read in News Travel On the train itself, passengers can explore a dining car and a children's cinema. In the dining car, there will be 18 seats and passengers will be able to buy hot or cold meals and other refreshments during the journey - including beer. Iconic steam train Tornado delights crowds as it powers through Cornwall on rail tour In addition, the train will boast window tech which will allow passengers to have better mobile signal. If travelling with a bike, there will be space for 12 bikes on board too as well as wheelchair lifts. There could also be a seasonal night-time connection service. Whilst there is already a train that runs between Hamburg and Copenhagen during the summer at night, from 2026 it will be extended to Prague via Berlin and The three railway carriers aim to start selling tickets six months before the train journey actually commences. The new service is the first of 10 pilot projects that the European Commission is supporting to promote cross-border rail connections. Other projects include a new direct connection between Munich, Huge UK train station to get major makeover LONDON St Pancras station is set to double its capacity to 5,000 passengers per hour with a £60million investment. London St Pancras Highspeed and Eurostar have signed a letter of intent to work together to create more room and routes for travellers at the major station. The aim of the combined project is for St Pancras International to become one of Europe's busiest international rail hubs and support the demand for travel international travel. London St Pancras Highspeed and Eurostar have agreed to collaborate through three phases. The first will review short term improvements within the current station layout. This includes optimising the security and border crossing processes to deliver an uplift of 2,700 passengers per hour in the next three to four years. Phase two will see the improvement of the international area and its connection to the main concourse. This is expected to be complete by 2028. The final phase will take place in the 2030s, which is set to further enhance capacity. This might mean the change of the station layout with arrivals potentially being relocated upstairs. There is also a Plus, the 3 The journey will take seven hours between Berlin and Copenhagen or 11 hours between the Danish capital and Prague Credit:
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
New European train to connect two popular cities for the first time in 10 years – and there's even an onboard cinema
Plus, a massive UK train station has revealed plans to double passengers in a £60million masterplan ON TRACK New European train to connect two popular cities for the first time in 10 years – and there's even an onboard cinema A NEW train connecting three major European cities will launch next year. Connecting Prague and Copenhagen via Berlin, the new train service will be established by Czech Railways (ČD), Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Danish State Railways (DSB). 3 A new train connecting three major European cities will launch next year Credit: 3 The new service will connect Prague and Copenhagen via Berlin Credit: The new route has been announced following the completion of the Berlin to Hamburg rail line. And it will be the first direct service between Prague and Copenhagen to operate in 10 years. The service is likely to run twice a day, all year round with trains departing from Prague at approximately 6:30am and 10:30am. During the summer season, there will also be an additional service at 4:30pm. The journey will take seven hours between Berlin and Copenhagen or 11 hours between the Danish capital and Prague. However, these times are expected to be further reduced when the Fehmarn Belt Undersea Tunnel between Denmark and Germany is completed. According to Travel Mole, other stops will include Odense in Denmark, Hamburg and Dresden in Germany as well as Ústí nad Labem in the Czech Republic. The trains will be ČD's ComfortJet trains which can seat up to 555 people - 99 of which are in first-class - and travels up to 230km per hour. On the train itself, passengers can explore a dining car and a children's cinema. In the dining car, there will be 18 seats and passengers will be able to buy hot or cold meals and other refreshments during the journey - including beer. Iconic steam train Tornado delights crowds as it powers through Cornwall on rail tour In addition, the train will boast window tech which will allow passengers to have better mobile signal. If travelling with a bike, there will be space for 12 bikes on board too as well as wheelchair lifts. There could also be a seasonal night-time connection service. Whilst there is already a train that runs between Hamburg and Copenhagen during the summer at night, from 2026 it will be extended to Prague via Berlin and Dresden. The three railway carriers aim to start selling tickets six months before the train journey actually commences. The new service is the first of 10 pilot projects that the European Commission is supporting to promote cross-border rail connections. Other projects include a new direct connection between Munich, Milan and Rome. Huge UK train station to get major makeover LONDON St Pancras station is set to double its capacity to 5,000 passengers per hour with a £60million investment. London St Pancras Highspeed and Eurostar have signed a letter of intent to work together to create more room and routes for travellers at the major station. The aim of the combined project is for St Pancras International to become one of Europe's busiest international rail hubs and support the demand for travel international travel. London St Pancras Highspeed and Eurostar have agreed to collaborate through three phases. The first will review short term improvements within the current station layout. This includes optimising the security and border crossing processes to deliver an uplift of 2,700 passengers per hour in the next three to four years. Phase two will see the improvement of the international area and its connection to the main concourse. This is expected to be complete by 2028. The final phase will take place in the 2030s, which is set to further enhance capacity. This might mean the change of the station layout with arrivals potentially being relocated upstairs. There is also a new major train route connecting an underrated UK city to popular beach town. Plus, the seven stunning European cities that Brits could take direct trains to as a London station plans huge expansion.
Metro
10-07-2025
- Metro
A new high-speed train is set to link three of Europe's coolest capital cities
Why visit one impossibly cool capital city, when you could see three? Train travellers in Europe will soon get the chance to travel from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin, using a brand new long-distance train connection. Deutsche Bahn in Germany, DSB in Denmark and ČD in Czechia are the largest rail operators in their respective countries. Now, they're joining forces to run a new rail service. The trains will run year round, starting on May 1 2026, with journey times of just 7 hours between Copenhagen and Berlin, and 11 hours between Copenhagen and Prague. That might sound like a slog, but in the past, a journey from Copenhagen to Prague could take more than 14 hours. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. And, travel time will be cut even more once the Fehmarn Belt Undersea Tunnel, which connects Denmark and Germany, is open, which is currently scheduled for 2029. There will be two outward and two return journeys a day, on trains reaching speeds of up to 230km per hour. More planned stops are also set to be introduced, including destinations such as Dresden and Hamburg. Trains will depart Prague daily at 6.30am and 10.30am, and there's also a night-time service planned for the summer — this will depart Prague at 4.30pm. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, said: 'Improving high-speed rail, especially across borders, is our top priority. 'This new line, connecting the Czech Republic, Germany, and Denmark, is a strong example of progress. And I am especially proud that it is the first of the ten pilot projects supported by the European Commission to promote new cross-border rail connections.' One of the proposed stops on the new multi-country line includes Hamburg. Last year, Metro's video producer, Jed Bradley, spent 48 hours there — here's what he had to say about his trip… I start my sightseeing at the Elbphilharmonie, an imposing concert hall-hotel known locally as the Elphi. Sitting atop a 1960s brick warehouse, Hamburg's tallest residential building is a handy place to get your bearings with a 360-degree outdoor observation platform to gaze over the city to the north, and the bustling port to the south. I visit in October, but every May, more than one million people descend on the waterfront for the Port Anniversary, the biggest event in Hamburg's calendar. Sailing ships parade down the river, live performances fill the streets and food stalls serve local delicacies before the night ends with a spectacular fireworks display. The river path stretches for miles, with plenty of riverside bars and restaurants to rest your feet in before you head back towards the city centre. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Hamburg's grand City Hall, The Rathaus, dominates the skyline. Finished in 1897, it's now the nucleus of the shopping district, with high-end boutiques in the northern Old Town and high street giants like H&M and Zara to the south. Wide, pedestrianised promenades are dotted with restaurants along the way, providing plenty of opportunity to refuel after retail therapy. If it turns into a retail nightmare, head to Binnenalster Lake, a popular respite from the frenzy of city life. More Trending For a big night out, head to Hamburg's legendary nightlife district – the Reeperbahn. I visited venues like Große Freiheit 36 and Molotow, before perching myself at Le Lion, a famous speakeasy that serves expertly crafted drinks. If you want to dance until dawn, check out one of the district's iconic nightclubs like Dollhouse or Übel & Gefährlich, housed in a sprawling war bunker. Hamburg's trade roots remain important today with huge quantities of coffee and cocoa flowing through its port. If you're a chocolate lover (who isn't?), a visit to Chocoversum (€25/£21) will not disappoint like Glasgow's Willy's Chocolate Experience. When you crash from all the sugar, Burg Coffee Museum is on hand for a pick-me-up. Along the 90-minute tasting tour (€21/£18) through one of the original canalside warehouses, you'll see why Hamburg's tax exemption for raw beans made it the coffee capital of Europe. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: 4 cheap package holiday destinations for 2025 as Greece and Cyprus soar in price MORE: UK company launches £5,000 sex cruise — these are the rules passengers must follow MORE: 'The Bali of Europe': This quiet destination has £42 flights and over 300 days of sunshine
Euronews
10-07-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Copenhagen and Prague will soon be a direct train ride away
Europe's long-distance rail network is getting another boost in 2026. Starting next May, passengers will be able to ride the rail from Prague to Copenhagen via Berlin. Deutsche Bahn (DB), Danish Railways (DSB) and Czech Railways (ČD) are teaming up to offer the new direct connection, which will launch on 1 May 2026, when overhaul work on the line between Berlin and Hamburg is complete. The year-round daytime service will run in both directions and is expected to take just seven hours between Copenhagen and Berlin, and around eleven hours between Copenhagen and Prague. The operators will also extend a summer season night train that currently links Hamburg and Copenhagen onward to Prague. Additional stops are planned in key cities, including Dresden and Hamburg. The route will be served by ČD's new ComfortJet trains, offering a wide range of amenities, including an on-board restaurant, Wi-Fi, bicycle storage and space for 555 passengers. The high-speed trains also feature wheelchair lifts, a children's cinema and radio-transparent windows, which improve mobile connectivity and reception for passengers. Cross-border train travel picks up pace The Prague-Copenhagen connection is the first of 10 pilot projects selected by the European Commission to promote new cross-border train routes and improve international mobility. The initiative is designed to address persistent hurdles in long-distance rail, from infrastructure bottlenecks to market barriers. 'Rail is bringing Europe closer and closer together,' Michael Peterson, DB's board member for long distance passenger transport, said when the new link was announced. 'Journey times of over four hours are popular with our passengers in international long distance transport, and we are offering additional attractive services to meet the growing demand.' Other recent EU-backed rail connections include theBerlin-Paris route launched by DB and France's SNCF in December, and the newly announced Munich-Milan-Rome link set to launch in the coming years. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the EU's commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, called the Prague-Copenhagen route 'a strong example of progress' toward a greener and more connected continent. Europe's rail revival ramps up this summer and beyond Travellers seeking alternatives to short-haul flights now have more rail options than ever. In February, the Vilnius-Riga serviceexpanded to Tallinn. Then, in June,Polish Railways (PKP) launched a new summer route connecting Warsaw to Split on Croatia's Adriatic coast. The delightfully namedEspresso Riviera has also returned to service this summer, linking Rome and the French Riviera overnight. In the coming years, the rail links should continue to grow. Startup Dreamstar Lines plans to connect100 European cities via sleeper train – promising fares for less than the price of a hotel stay. These routes are part of a broader renaissance for European rail, with night trains especially seeing a resurgence after decades of decline. Barriers to seamless train travel remain While enthusiasm is growing for this greener method of travel, Europe's cross-border rail ambitions still face obstacles. Fragmented ticketing systems, differences in infrastructure and slow approvals for new routes continue tohinder progress. And passengers still struggle to find unified booking platforms or real-time updates when journeys involve multiple national rail companies. Still, EU leaders remain optimistic that the pilot routes – including Prague to Copenhagen – will set a precedent for a more connected, sustainable future. 'This direct rail link is not only good for travellers,' said Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner. 'It's an important step in decarbonising Europe's transport sector.'
Time Out
09-07-2025
- Time Out
Three of Europe's coolest capitals will soon be connected by direct train
Will announcements of new train routes in Europe ever stop rolling in? Who knows, but we're certainly here to ride the wave, and the latest addition to the long list of new services has just been announced. From as soon as May 1, 2026, a brand-new direct train will be connecting the brilliant capital cities of Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen – yes, you read that right. The project is a joint effort between Czech Railways (ČD), Deutsche Bahn (DB), and Danish State Railways (DSB), and has been supported by the European Commission, which is keen to encourage cross-border rail travel. Recommended: The incredible 2,500-mile train tour of France launching in September. It also comes after the completion of renovations on the Berlin to Hamburg train line, and according to Railway News, a stop there and in Dresden will be featured, too. So, what do we know so far about the service? Well, it will likely run twice daily, taking seven hours between Berlin and Copenhagen, and 11 between the Danish capital and Prague. A seasonal night train between Hamburg and Copenhagen will be extended to make use of the new route. The trains themselves will be ČD's ComfortJet trains, which can travel up to 230km per hour and seat 555 people, with 99 of those in first-class. Onboard, passengers will have access to a dining car, cinema area, and even adjustable seating. Stay tuned for everything you need to know about this service, including when tickets go on sale. In the meantime, have a look at the best things to do in Berlin, Copenhagen and Prague. Trains on Time Out
