European Sleeper launches new night route
European Sleeper will launch a new night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan from June.
The train will run three times a week and will include stops in Cologne, Bern, Brig and Stresa.
In Switzerland, the train will follow the historic Simplon route via Bern and Brig before heading to Domodossola, Stresa and Milan in Italy.
Departures from Amsterdam and Brussels are scheduled for Monday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, arriving in Switzerland and Milan the following morning. The return service from Milan will operate on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights.
Trenitalia receives investment for continental expansion
Trenitalia has partnered with investment firm, Centares, to accelerate its plans to develop a European and cross-Channel high-speed rail service.
The joint venture will support Trenitalia’s €1 billion (R19 billion) investment strategy, which includes plans to establish a train service between Paris and London by 2029 and key cross-border corridors in Europe. The strategy includes a fleet expansion to at least 19 high-speed trains, increasing capacity on key routes and the creation of a new base and maintenance facility near Paris to facilitate cross-Channel operations.
This expands on Centares’ current portfolio of travel investments, including its stake in American Express Global Business Travel and its consortium with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM.
