German trains were once the height of efficiency – now they’re a national embarrassment

As a rail aficionado, Berlin resident and regular visitor to the French capital, I was genuinely excited when Deutsche Bahn ...
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The 6 most beautiful subway stations in Berlin

“Berlin,” “subway,” and “beautiful” are three words rarely mentioned in the same breath. But among the sometimes dirty and ...
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First high-speed train connecting Berlin and Paris sets off

The first express train on a new service connecting Berlin and Paris departed from the German capital on Monday. The train, which set off from Berlin's main station shortly after noon (1100 GMT), is ...
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New sleeper trains to run from Paris to Berlin - but you won't be able to dine on board

New sleeper trains are set to run between Paris and Berlin next year - but night train fans be warned: they will be missing a key feature. Dutch operator European Sleeper has confirmed it will take ...
Smithsonian Magazine

See the Cold War-Era Trains Berlin Is Bringing Back Into Service

For transportation nerds, there’s nothing quite like watching an antique subway rolling down the tracks. Seeing an old train from bygone days can bring back memories of a different time and give ...
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I traveled 600 miles by train from London to Berlin instead of flying, and I don't plan to do it again. Here's why.

I traveled by train from London to Berlin and back, taking the Eurostar as well as a sleeper train. Door-to-door the journey there took nearly 24 hours, including a few hours' layover in Brussels. I ...