The introduction of a new high-speed railway connecting two ancient northern European cities is poised to transform transportation for one of the continent’s most popular travel routes.
Eurocity Direct, the newest service linking Brussels and Amsterdam, will connect the two cities in near-record time, according to one of the firms in charge of the project, and shave 45 minutes off the current three-hour journey.
Operated in partnership between Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and SNCB, the two countries’ main passenger railway companies, the new link will run 16 daily return trips, doubling the current number of train services linking Belgium and the Netherlands. Key stops along the route include Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Schiphol Airport, providing convenient connections to other major transportation hubs.
For travelers, this setup enables seamless access to a variety of cultural and economic centers between Belgium and the Netherlands, catering to both tourists and business professionals who frequently travel this corridor.
The Eurocity Direct rail link’s high-speed service offers reduced transit times, making it an attractive alternative to flights for short-distance, cross-border travel.
Set to launch on Dec. 15, the new service will complement SNBC’s existing
High-Speed Rail Link Will Revolutionize Travel Between Ancient Cities
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