US EditionBrussels Wants High-Speed Rail Linking EU Capitals by 2040
The European Union aims to enhance cross-border rail travel by removing barriers to expand high-speed rail connectivity across member states, boosting regional transport efficiency.
- Brussels is working to remove barriers to cross-border rail travel, European Union officials said, advancing plans to boost high-speed links across Europe.
- The plan aims to boost high-speed links across Europe by enhancing cross-border rail travel within the European Union.
- Measures will target barriers to cross-border rail travel to expand high-speed service, European Union officials say, framing the changes as practical steps to link national rail networks and aid cross-border passengers.
- For cross-border travelers, the plan could enhance connectivity across the European rail network and position rail as a stronger option within the EU, EU policymakers say.
- Brussels is actively working on the plan now, feeding into wider EU attempts to integrate European transport networks across EU member states.
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Brussels wants high-speed rail linking EU capitals by 2040
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