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The European Union is planning a vast expansion of its high-speed rail network, which would not pass through Switzerland. At the same time, Swiss Federal Railways is developing direct connections to Europe. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This weekend, the timetable change takes effect. For international services, Swiss Federal Railways now aims to serve more destinations without requiring passengers to change trains. + Read more: Swiss are keenest rail users in Europe In the future, the Federal Office of Transport also aims for more direct connections. The future goal is to enable travel from Switzerland to London in under six hours, without changing trains. "We are developing good connections to all countries and in all directions," the ministry states. Last month, the European Commission presented its action plan for high-speed rail transport. The objective of this ambitious project is to build new high-speed lines and significantly reduce travel ... Full story here Are you the author?
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