The ICE route simplifies travel between Berlin and Paris, which previously1 required at least one transfer. Operated jointly2 by DB and SNCF, the direct service now takes around 8 hours.
The service launched on 16 December, with a ceremonial departure at Berlin Central Station.
Trains will initially3 operate once per day in each direction, with plans to increase frequency in the coming years if demand grows.
Currently, the service departs Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 12.02 and arrives in Paris Est at 19.55, stopping at Frankfurt/Main Süd, Karlsruhe Hbf and Strasbourg. In the opposite direction, the train departs Paris at 9.55 and arrives in Berlin at 18.03.
The Class 407 ICE 3 has 444 seats, 111 of which are in first class. It reaches a top speed of 320 kilometres per hour on the French LGV Est high-speed line. The train also offers modern amenities4, including onboard Wi-Fi, power outlets5, and catering6 services.
Tickets are available from 59.99 EUR in 2nd class and 69.99 EUR in 1st class
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previously ['pri:vɪəslɪ]
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jointly ['dʒɔintli]
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| ad.联合地，共同地 | |
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initially [ɪˈnɪʃəli]
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amenities [əˈmenɪti:z]
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| n.令人愉快的事物；礼仪；礼节；便利设施；礼仪( amenity的名词复数 )；便利设施；（环境等的）舒适；（性情等的）愉快 | |
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