https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed A direct overnight rail service between the Norwegian and Danish capitals has not operated since 2001, but authorities in Oslo are considering its return. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210902/could-oslo-copenhagen-night-train-be-set-for-return Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:56:51 +0200 could-oslo-copenhagen-night-train-be-set-for-return Copenhagen’s Nørreport Station has been rated one of the worst major rail terminals in Europe. Not all of our readers in Denmark agree. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200225/the-best-and-worst-things-about-copenhagens-nrreport-station Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:48:10 +0100 the-best-and-worst-things-about-copenhagens-nrreport-station Nørreport Station, the busiest rail terminal in Denmark, has fared poorly in a European-wide ranking of train stations in major cities. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200221/is-copenhagens-nrreport-one-of-europes-worst-rail-stations Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:28:17 +0100 is-copenhagens-nrreport-one-of-europes-worst-rail-stations A refreshment service will soon return to some of Denmark’s DSB rail services. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200211/coffee-and-rolls-return-to-denmarks-trains Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:46:50 +0100 coffee-and-rolls-return-to-denmarks-trains Battery trains are to be trialled on two rail lines in Denmark in 2020. https://www.thelocal.dk/20191129/denmark-to-get-battery-powered-trains-from-next-year Fri, 29 Nov 2019 13:04:52 +0100 denmark-to-get-battery-powered-trains-from-next-year Minister for transport Benny Engelbrecht has targeted rail journey times of no more than one hour between Denmark’s five largest cities. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190709/denmark-targets-one-hour-rail-times-between-five-major-cities Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:21:54 +0200 denmark-targets-one-hour-rail-times-between-five-major-cities Passengers travelling with Denmark’s national rail operator DSB during the Easter holiday period could experience journey times up to an hour longer. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190416/travelling-by-train-in-denmark-this-easter-you-could-be-in-for-a-delay Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:16:58 +0200 travelling-by-train-in-denmark-this-easter-you-could-be-in-for-a-delay Rail traffic in the eastern part of Denmark was paralysed on Monday due to unofficial industrial action by train drivers with the national DSB rail company. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190401/industrial-conflict-brings-denmarks-trains-to-a-standstill Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:51:10 +0200 industrial-conflict-brings-denmarks-trains-to-a-standstill Danmark’s national rail operator DSB is to offer new discounted fares as it feels the pinch from competition provided by intercity coach companies. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190207/danish-rail-operator-to-offer-cheaper-tickets-as-passengers-make-hop-to-bus-travel Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:16:01 +0100 danish-rail-operator-to-offer-cheaper-tickets-as-passengers-make-hop-to-bus-travel Trains are again running across the Great Belt Fixed Link between Zealand and Funen after services connecting Danish regions were brought to a standstill by a fatal accident on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190103/train-traffic-resumes-on-great-belt-bridge-after-fatal-accident Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:34:30 +0100 train-traffic-resumes-on-great-belt-bridge-after-fatal-accident Passengers travelling to Copenhagen to begin their working week have experienced severe delays as drivers met over labour terms. https://www.thelocal.dk/20181105/copenhagen-commuters-stranded-by-s-train-delays Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:42:00 +0100 copenhagen-commuters-stranded-by-s-train-delays Private investment could help kickstart plans to build a rail and road bridge spanning the Kattegat Sea, considerably reducing travel times between Denmark’s two largest cities, despite government scepticism. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180626/copenhagen-aarhus-rail-bridge-could-reduce-journey-time-to-58-minutes Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:42:03 +0200 copenhagen-aarhus-rail-bridge-could-reduce-journey-time-to-58-minutes Danish state rail operator DSB was the victim of an unprecedented DDoS cyber attack, the company confirmed on Monday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180514/cyber-attack-hits-danish-rail-network Mon, 14 May 2018 12:55:50 +0200 cyber-attack-hits-danish-rail-network A new fast rail connection between Copenhagen and Ringsted scheduled to open at the end of next year will have a maximum capacity of one train per hour. https://www.thelocal.dk/20171027/multi-billion-new-danish-rail-line-to-run-at-half-capacity Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:23:01 +0200 multi-billion-new-danish-rail-line-to-run-at-half-capacity Commuters in Denmark will now have an easier time firing off that last-minute work assignment to the boss or merely spacing out on Facebook to pass the time. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150610/denmarks-trains-get-upgraded-and-free-internet Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:31:48 +0200 denmarks-trains-get-upgraded-and-free-internet A comparison of European railway systems released on Tuesday showed that Denmark scored highest for safety and has the third best system overall. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150428/denmark-has-europes-safest-railway-system Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:45:32 +0200 denmark-has-europes-safest-railway-system