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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

Direct trains from UK to Switzerland move step closer

Most passengers travelling by rail between St Pancras and Switzerland change trains and stations in Paris (Alamy/PA) -

Efforts to establish direct train services between the UK and Switzerland have moved a step closer after the countries reached a co-operation agreement.

A memorandum of understanding has been signed in an attempt to address barriers to the rail link, such as establishing border controls and meeting Channel Tunnel safety rules, the Department for Transport (DfT) said.

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