French and German rail operators have launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin, in response to growing European demand for train travel. The inaugural service on the 1,100-kilometre route, a German ICE train, left the French capital’s Gare de l’Est station at 9.55am on December 16 and was due at Berlin … Read more
China is expected to beat pre-pandemic levels of domestic travel during this year’s week-long National Day holiday. The “golden week” is typically one of the country’s busiest travel periods and, according to transport vice-minister Li Yang, this year is expected to see a total of 1.94 billion journeys during the holiday, which starts on Tuesday. … Read more
SM: “What the hell just happened? Our door was locked from the inside but somebody burst in!” Attendant shrugs. SM: “Are there thieves on this train?” Attendant: “Yes. Thieves.” SM: “What, on this train? Now?” Attendant: “Yes. Now.” SM: “This happens often?” Attendant: “Yes. Often.” SM: “I’m going to find them.” Attendant: “Better go back … Read more
