ONE of Europe’s most beautiful train stations could soon get direct routes from the UK.
The Sun earlier revealed that there are new plans to which would double the European countries on offer.
Currently, Brits can travel to five places by direct train with– , Lille, Brussels, Rotterdam and.
Previous routes but new plans have suggested routes from theinGermany, ,Franceand .
However, could be the first Italian city with a direct train route from the UK, although is unlikely to start anytime before 2030.
Currently trains take between 10-12 hours, with changes in so this would be one of the longest routes on offer.
It’s main train station – Milano Centrale – was opened in the early 1930s, replacing an older and smaller station.
The imposing design of the Art Deco building was intended to showcase the dominance of then-Prime Minister Mussolini’s fascist regime.
There are 24 tracks at Centrale, with a soaring glass and metal arched roof over the platforms.
The lowest level of the station has shops, , and an entry to the Milan Metro.
On the mezzanine and upper levels there are even more shops and .
The station offers regular daily service to cities throughout , as well as international destinations in other parts of .
is a major international tourist destination, appearing among the most visited cities in the world, ranking second in after , fifth in and sixteenth in the world.
The city is a major cultural centre, with museums and art galleries that include some of the most important collections in the world, such as major works by Leonardo da Vinci.
Milan has also been recognized as one of the world’s four fashion capitals.
Many of the most famous fashion brands in the world have their headquarters in the city, including: Armani, Prada, Versace, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, and Moschino.
So whether exploring Milan’s scenic canals or visiting its famous Duomo cathedral, there is no shortage of things to do in the modern Fashion Capital of Milan.
The other possible destinations
Here are the other new destinations that Brit’s could one day reach by train – including how likely they are to happen.
The UK once had direct routes to, taking around six hours, so this is the most likely to happen.
While it was cancelled in 2020, it once ran up to four times a week, so it could be easy to restore.
Another French route being suggested is London to , although this was
This is also most likely with a plan
is another more likely destinations that could be joined to the UK by direct train, being the closest to Brussels.
Currently, Eurostar trains take around two hours to , with Cologne another two hours from there.
Another likely train route is , there was even a direct route from the city to back in 2010, although hopes for this to be a continuous route were scrapped.
A direct route from to the Swiss city ofare also on the cards, which would be the first for the country.
But, currently taking around seven hours, the long journey time is likely to make the direct UK route less likely.
Another Swiss city wanting a direct route is which could be more likely than as it would link up to Milan.
