Rail expansion across Europe and Africa as UK borders close
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As train operators in the UK cut back on their services because of lockdown, new low-cost/high-speed services are set to begin in France and Spain. The latest edition of the European Rail Timetable reveals a new high-speed service between Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris and Quimper on the coast of Brittany. But Mark Smith, who runs the Seat61.com international rail service, said: “Be warned that this low-cost operation has airline-style baggage limits and extra fees for large bags, so check carefully when booking.” In an example of collaboration rather than competition, Austrian and Hungarian Railways have introduced three additional services between Budapest and Vienna – creating an hourly schedule between the two capitals.
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