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Make European railway network more accessible and advisable as a replacement for intra-EU connections

Avatar: %{name} PIOTR KOWALIK
24/04/2021 10:29   comment-square 35 comments

- Provide for a pan-EU ticket service where one could buy a ticket for a journey with different operators in different countries
- Develop high-speed rail connections (i.e. at least 400 km/h) among key European cities (at least all capital cities) so it could be a real alternative for intra-EU flights
- Complete electrification of all connections (or hydrogen)
- Ensure wi-fi internet connections on all trains
- Promote night train connections across EU
- Support development of regional autonomous train connections

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