It is surprising that such a high-speed, metro-style train network has never existed before on a continent that is as interrelated as Europe. Now, visionary projects can change the way you travel around Europe. The proposal for a new high-speed train system spans 13,670 miles and will link 39 major cities, including Helsinki, Turkey, Kiev, Dublin, Barcelona, Naples, Athens and Lisbon.
Designed to travel at speeds of up to 250 mph, trains are faster than regular trains and more affordable than short-distance flights. The service will also be 30% faster than both car travel and traditional train services, revolutionizing European railway connections.
The 21st European think tank (CO founder, CEO and creative director of SPACE10) led by Kaave Pour has proposed this ambitious initiative.
While still in the conceptual stage where no official launch dates are set, this vision for an innovative European railway network is beginning to take shape.
The Starline Project is set to turn a long, full-day trip from Helsinki to Berlin into a fast trip of just over three hours.
The overnight trip from Kiev to Berlin now offers a smooth and reliable ride, but the previously slowly caught route between Milan and Munich is completed in just a few hours.
The new Starline Network aims to provide stations for all countries and ensure connections from the UK to Turkey and Ukraine.
The station is designed with local culture in mind and features spaces such as concert halls and museums that reflect the unique qualities and character of each city, contributing to the collective European identity.
The train's integrated café area and family-friendly section ensure comfort during the journey, while a dedicated quiet zone provides space for focus and relaxation, but is assumed to be like a tube so there is no traditional train class department.
Beyond passenger travel, the Starline project also aims to address European freight transport needs, reduce the demand for short-distance flights, and reduce the burden on road networks.
