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British travelers are closer to having a direct train service to Switzerland, reducing the current journey time of around seven-and-a-half hours to five hours. An agreement between the UK and Switzerland aims to resolve obstacles like border controls and safety regulations. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and Swiss transport minister Albert Rosti discussed the plans, anticipating services could start within five to ten years. The direct train could be more competitive than flights, considering travel time to and from airports.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk

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