Eurostar and DB partner for UK-Germany link
Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn signed an MoU to streamline their operations for direct routes between the UK and Germany.
Eurostar will contribute its expertise in cross-Channel rail travel, while Deutsche Bahn will offer its network and presence across Germany.
Both companies announced their intention to jointly offer a direct long-distance service between London and major German cities, such as Cologne and Frankfurt.
The launch, which would use Eurostar’s new double-decker Celestia fleet, is targeted for the early 2030s, provided that necessary technical, operational and legal conditions are met.
New operator launches Amsterdam-Germany routes
New Dutch rail operator, GoVolta, will begin services from Amsterdam to Berlin and Hamburg from late March.
The privately owned company will run three trains per week to each German city. The Hamburg connection will be a new direct service from Amsterdam, as current services operated by NS (Dutch rail operator) and DB (German rail operator) require at least one transfer.
GoVolta plans to increase the frequency to a daily service next Northern summer and plans to launch an Amsterdam-Paris route in December 2026, according to Aviation 24.
Saudi and Qatar plan high-speed train
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed an agreement to construct high-speed rail connecting their two capital cities, Riyadh and Doha.
Spanning 785km, the train will stop in several regions, including Al-Hofuf and Dammam. It will also link Doha’s Hamad International Airport with Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport.
The train is expected to reach speeds of more than 300km/h and will cut travel time between Doha and Riyadh to two hours
It is estimated that the project will take six years to complete.
