Key facts
- A new high-speed rail service connecting Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel will be trialed starting July 2027.
- The trial is a collaboration between Belgian (SNCB), French (SNCF Voyageurs), and Swiss (SBB) rail operators.
- The service aims to provide a sustainable alternative to short-haul flights and improve cross-border connectivity.
- The trial will run one round trip per day on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Successful trials could lead to enhanced connections to London and the Netherlands.
Rail operators from Belgium, France, and Switzerland are set to trial a new high-speed rail link connecting Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel starting in July 2027. The initiative, an extension of the existing TGV INOUI service, is a joint effort by SNCB, SNCF Voyageurs, and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).
The trial aims to bolster rail connectivity between these key European travel markets and present a more environmentally friendly option compared to short-haul flights. If the trial proves successful, it could pave the way for improved cross-border rail travel and establish new connections to destinations such as London and cities in the Netherlands.