High-speed trains begin Germany service

The TGV high-speed train began commercial service between Paris and Strasbourg today, nearly halving travel time between the two cities to 2 hours 20 minutes and linking the TGV network with Germany.

The train made its maiden voyage with 360 passengers on board early this morning, arriving on time and continuing on to the German city of Stuttgart, said Anne Premel, spokeswoman for the Strasbourg municipality.