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Amazing 'European tube' will link 39 holiday destinations and slash travel speed
- The Starline proposal aims to connect 39 European cities across a wide corridor from Dublin to Kyiv and from Madrid to Istanbul.
- The network is designed to cut carbon emissions by up to 95 percent compared with short haul flights.
- The plan envisions renewable energy at the heart of the new rail system and a unified European rail identity.
- The Starline would improve cross‑border travel by addressing current issues like complex ticketing and inconsistent service.
- The initiative is described as both an infrastructure project and a form of continental identity development.
- The Starline network would connect key routes including Naples to Helsinki and Dublin to Kyiv.
- The design emphasizes a visually cohesive network with deep blue trains and yellow interiors.
- Experts say the plan could significantly reduce reliance on carbon-heavy short-haul flights.
- The Starline project remains a concept from a think-tank and has yet to secure funding or approvals.
- The concept envisions linking destinations across Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine to form a continental network.
- The report frames the Starline as a high‑impact, scalable solution for European travel.
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