Travelling between countries in Europe may seem easy, but when it comes to travelling between smaller cities, it can still be a hassle. But things are about to change for people travelling from Maastricht in the Netherlands to Aachen in Germany and Liège in Belgium. A new train line connecting the three cities has been approved and will be installed by December 2023.
TL;DR
- A new train line will connect Maastricht, Aachen, and Liège
- The project has been in the works since 2019
- The train service will run once every hour
- The new connection will offer easier access to international connections
- The service will be fully accessible and comfortable for travellers
New Train Line by December 2023
Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany have finally reached an agreement to install a new train line connecting Maastricht, Aachen, and Liège. Even though the project has been in the making since 2019, only recently has the green light been given for the service to be installed. The train service will run once every hour, making it easier for both tourists and commuters to travel between the cities.
The installation of the service is great news for people living in those cities who will now have easier access to international connections, for example, to London or Berlin. The service will also offer travellers more destinations, more comfort, and fully accessible trains across national borders, as Belgian Mobility Minister Georges Gilkinet stated.
However, connecting cities by train that are not located in the same country can be challenging. Both the governments and the railway companies have to be willing to work together to make it possible. For the project to take off, an agreement has been reached between the SNCB (Belgium), NS (Netherlands), and Arriva (Germany). Previously, the Aachen-Maastricht part of the journey had already been installed, but Belgium hadn’t given its approval due to several practical reasons, including the installation of the European Train Control System aboard the three-country train.
The reason for the wait until December is that the organization of a new railway connection requires everyone to get the details straight. “Trains must be adapted, timetables must be aligned, operators must work together. Thanks to the commitment and perseverance of everyone, we will ensure that this train can run,” said Dutch state secretary Vivianne Heijnen.
The new train line will offer travellers a regular schedule to make use of and fully accessible and comfortable trains across national borders. The connection between the three countries will make it easier for tourists and commuters to travel between smaller cities and have access to international connections.
Statistics/Facts
- The three-country train will run once every hour
- The project has been in the making since 2019
- Previously, the Aachen-Maastricht part of the journey had already been installed
- The service will offer fully accessible and comfortable trains across national borders
Author’s Opinion: As an experienced travel journalist, Daniel is excited about the new train line connecting Maastricht, Aachen, and Liège. The installation of the service will make it easier for travellers to access smaller cities and international connections. He suggests taking advantage of the regular train schedule and fully accessible and comfortable trains to explore the beautiful cities along the new train line.
Subheadings
- Connecting Smaller Cities Made Easier
- Three-Country Train Line Finally Approved
- The Wait Until December
- Regular Schedule and Fully Accessible Trains
- Easier Access to International Connections
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