First direct train from Copenhagen to Prague departs

The first direct train in over a decade from Copenhagen to Prague departed this morning, Danish broadcaster DR reports.

The train left Copenhagen at 8:22 AM as part of a new route operated jointly by Denmark’s DSB, Germany’s Deutsche Bahn (DB), and the Czech Republic’s České Dráhy (CD). The service will run twice daily, with an additional overnight option during summer months.

Stops along the route include Hamburg, Berlin, Dresden, and Děčín in Germany and the Czech Republic. Onboard amenities feature a dining car with draught beer, an espresso machine, and a menu of hot and cold meals, according to DSB.