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EU Unveils €546 Billion Plan to Boost High-Speed Rail

11/5/2025

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The European Commission unveiled a EUR 546 billion plan to expand high-speed rail across the European Union by 2040.
The plan aims to triple the network, shorten travel times, and support carbon-neutral goals.
It prioritizes removing cross-border bottlenecks, harmonizing regulations, and improving ticketing systems.
Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas stated the initiative would unite Europeans, strengthen the economy, and promote sustainable transport.

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The European Commission unveiled a EUR 546 billion plan to expand high-speed rail across the European Union by 2040.
The plan aims to triple the network, shorten travel times, and support carbon-neutral goals.
It prioritizes removing cross-border bottlenecks, harmonizing regulations, and improving ticketing systems.
Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas stated the initiative would unite Europeans, strengthen the economy, and promote sustainable transport.