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fromwww.thelocal.de
2 days ago

Flixtrain to dramatically grow German fleet and expand connections

Germany's budget railway operator, known for its limegreen trains, has announced plans to buy 65 new trains in the coming years and expand its coverage in the country and beyond. Deutsche Bahn's primary competitor on the German railways, Flixtrain, has ordered 65 new long-distance trains, which it plans to put into operation by 2028. What's more, Flixtrain has big plans for expansion. Deutschlandfunk reported that Flixtrain ultimately aims to make around 650 destinations accessible across Europe. That's up from around about 50 destinations in Germany
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

It's 43 hours from L.A. to Chicago. These train people like it that way

Long-distance Amtrak travel offers scenic, social, slower journeys with frequent delays from freight, but rising ridership reflects renewed traveler interest.
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