New Paris-Berlin direct ICE train service to launch in December

High-speed rail lines will be used from Paris to Strasbourg and from Frankfurt to Berlin, ensuring a fast and efficient journey.

Targeted at both leisure and business travelers, the new service emphasizes the environmental benefits of rail travel.

The train journey will produce just 2 kg of CO2 per passenger, a stark contrast to the 200 kg of CO2 produced by flying the same route.

With 320,000 seats available annually, the service could see additional trains added if demand proves strong.

The route will be operated by Alleo, the long-standing partnership between SNCF and DB, with both French and German staff on board.

Speaking at InnoTrans, Krakovitch highlighted the success of the Alleo partnership, which has transported 32 million passengers since 2007, including 24 million on international routes.

In 2024, ridership increased by 4%, with an impressive occupancy rate of 81%.

This new Paris-Berlin direct train service represents a major step in expanding sustainable and efficient rail travel across Europe.