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Italy's High-Speed Rail Links Revolutionize European Travel by 2026

5/22/2025

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Italy is set to revolutionize travel with new high-speed rail links to Germany and Austria by 2026, thanks to Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, and ÖBB. Passengers can journey from Milan to Munich in just 6.5 hours and from Rome to Munich in 8.5 hours. By December 2028, the network will extend to Berlin and Naples, promoting eco-friendly travel across Europe.

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Italy is set to revolutionize travel with new high-speed rail links to Germany and Austria by 2026, thanks to Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, and ÖBB. Passengers can journey from Milan to Munich in just 6.5 hours and from Rome to Munich in 8.5 hours. By December 2028, the network will extend to Berlin and Naples, promoting eco-friendly travel across Europe.