The New 17-City Train Speeds Across Europe. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Spanish operator Renfe launches The new 17-city train this summer, connecting 17 destinations. The service races across Europe, linking vibrant cities in just three hours.
The new route is set to begin operations this summerCredit: Shutterstock

Spanish operator Renfe launches The new 17-city train this summer, connecting 17 destinations. The service races across Europe, linking vibrant cities in just three hours.

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Renfe boldly expands its operations beyond Spain, targeting southern France with enthusiasm. A high-speed train links Barcelona in Spain to Toulouse in France efficiently.

This exciting route includes stops in Girona, Figueres, Perpignan, and charming Carcassonne. It also ties Madrid, Zaragoza, Tarragona, Valencia, Lleida, and Castellón together seamlessly.

The New 17-City Train Awaits Approval

The company awaits approval from the European Union Railway Agency for safety. Once cleared, Renfe starts training staff and arranging schedules with confidence.

Travelers enjoy six daily trips, three in each direction, from April to September. Demand may extend operations, and the journey takes about three and a half hours.

Renfe builds on its 2023 success in Marseille and Lyon with this venture. Those routes already connect Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Valence, Nîmes, Montpellier, and Narbonne effectively.

The operator confirms the exact launch date and ticket prices soon. Renfe aligns its trains with French services to boost passenger connections cleverly.

Last year, Renfe’s trains hit 80 percent capacity in France, showing strong demand. Customers rave about affordable prices paired with top-notch quality and service excellence.

Expanding Beyond The New 17-City Train

Meanwhile, the UK unveils plans to double its European train connections rapidly. New routes target seven cities in Germany, Switzerland, France, and Italy eagerly.

London St Pancras International station prepares to handle 5,000 passengers hourly. Getlink’s CEO Yann Leriche champions low-carbon travel with these fresh destinations.

A St Pancras spokesperson highlights direct trips under six hours, rivaling flights. However, these ambitious plans lack a firm timeline for their exciting launch.

Currently, Eurostar dominates UK-Europe routes, but Virgin and Evolyn challenge it. Proposed services aim for Marseille, Bordeaux, Cologne, Frankfurt, Zurich, Geneva, and Milan.

This rapid rail service promises faster, greener travel across Europe with impressive reach. Enthusiasm grows as travelers anticipate seamless journeys between iconic cities this summer.

The blend of convenience, speed, and sustainability drives this rail revolution forward. Experts predict these routes transform how Europeans explore their continent dramatically.

Spanish and UK rail initiatives signal a bold shift toward efficient cross-border travel. Passengers gain more options, and cities connect like never before effortlessly.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

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