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Direct train connection between Germany and the UK: A milestone for travel!
On August 13, 2025, Germany and Great Britain will sign a declaration of intent for direct train connections under the English Channel.
Direct train connection between Germany and the UK: A milestone for travel!
On August 13, 2025, the German and British governments officially signed a declaration of intent to pave the way for direct train connections between Germany and Great Britain. In Hamburg, Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) and British Transport Minister Heidi Alexander signed the document, which could be of great importance for many travelers. Because it is currently only possible to travel from Germany to Great Britain by changing trains via Brussels or Paris, for example. The new agreement could soon change that and offers an environmentally friendly alternative to flying.
As part of the agreement, a task force will be set up to clarify open questions about border and security controls. This group also aims to promote tourism, business and cultural exchange between the two nations. The direct connections could not only make travel easier for millions of travelers, but also create new jobs and strengthen trade connections, as Tagesschau reports.
New perspectives for train traffic
The Eurostar, the company that already serves the connection between London and continental Europe, plans to offer a direct connection between major German cities such as Cologne or Frankfurt and Great Britain in the coming years. This could not only improve access to British markets for German companies, but also facilitate investment from Germany in the UK, as Zeit highlights.
The EU is also keeping an eye on road and rail transport. The European Commission supports various pilot projects to improve cross-border rail connections. The goal is to double connections in Europe by 2030 and even triple them by 2050. New connections from Munich to Budapest and Rome, as well as night trains from Stockholm to Berlin, could soon become a reality. These developments are intended to help remove obstacles in cross-border traffic and make traveling in Europe much easier for everyone (EU Commission).
What remains at the end of the day? The move towards direct train connections between Germany and the UK could significantly change the way we travel. Not only will travelers benefit, but the economy in both countries could also benefit greatly from this new connection. The coming years will be exciting because the goal could soon be within reach!