New European cross-border trains
A new direct train service will connect Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen from May 1, 2026 as part of a joint effort between Czech Railways (ČD), Deutsche Bahn (DB), and Danish State Railways (DSB).
The service will allow passengers to travel between the three cities without changing trains. Additional stops are planned for other cities, including Dresden and Hamburg, according to Railway-News.
Journey times are expected to be seven hours between Berlin and Copenhagen, and around 11 hours between Prague and Copenhagen. The connection will offer two daily return services.
The route will be served using ČD’s ComfortJet trains. Each train will have 555 seats, including 99 in first class. Facilities include Wi-Fi, a dining car, adjustable seating, a cinema area for children, and space for bicycles.
Trenitalia launches ‘sea train’
Italian rail operator, Trenitalia, launched a new summer sea train on July 5 between Verona and Chioggia.
The service operates on weekends and holidays and is a link between the Verona area and the beaches of the Upper Adriatic. The train departs Verona and stops at Isola della Scala, Cerea, Legnago, Badia Polesine, Rovigo, Adria and Rosolina and Chioggia. From Chioggia station a free bus service takes passengers to the beaches of Sottomarina, Porto Tolle and Barricata.
Trains have been designed to accommodate 74 bicycles, while buses are equipped with bike trailers for up to 20 bicycles to enhance sustainable tourism in the region.
According to RailTech, services will run until September 13.
Key Luxembourg routes to close
Trains in Luxembourg will face major disruption from July to September due to infrastructure maintenance. This will affect cross-border links with France and Germany.
Four main lines will be closed, including the Luxembourg-Thionville-Metz line from July 11 to September 14. This will affect the high-speed TGV line between Paris and Luxembourg. The Luxembourg-Wasserbillig-Trier line will be closed from August 23 to September 14, impacting services from Germany.
Replacement buses will be deployed to limit disruption, according to TravelMole.